The Fukui Bank, Ltd. authorizes a Buyback Plan.

The Fukui Bank, Ltd. is a Japan-based regional bank mainly engaged in banking business. The Bank operates in three business segments. The Banking segment is engaged in the provision of banking services, including deposit, loan, domestic and foreign exchange and other banking supporting services like credit guarantee business, credit card business, etc. The Leasing segment is engaged in the provision of leasing services include industrial machinery, computers and office equipment etc. Other business is involved in the computer-related business.