Decision and Details
Board of DirectorsIntroduction of a Shareholder Benefit Program
To return value to shareholders, improve share liquidity, broaden the investor base, strengthen dialogue with shareholders, and promote the digital transformation (DX) of shareholder management.
The cost burden associated with shareholder benefits is expected to increase, but the impact on earnings is expected to be minor.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Matter Covered | Introduction of a Shareholder Benefit Program |
| Decision-Making Body | Board of Directors |
| Decision Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Implementation Date | October 2026 (scheduled; launch of a dedicated website and mailing of benefit information). Eligibility will be determined as of the end of August each year beginning in 2026. |
| Period Covered | Every year beginning in 2026 |
| Quantity / scale | Shareholders holding 200 or more shares are eligible. Depending on the number of shares held, shareholders will receive 3,000 points, 6,000 points, 13,000 points, or 15,000 points. 1 point is generally equivalent to ¥1. More than 5,000 products will be available for exchange. |
| Impact on Business Performance | The cost burden associated with shareholder benefits is expected to increase, but the impact on earnings is expected to be minor. |
| Reason | To return value to shareholders, improve share liquidity, broaden the investor base, strengthen dialogue with shareholders, and promote the digital transformation (DX) of shareholder management. |
| Future plans | Benefit information is scheduled to be mailed to eligible shareholders in early October 2026. A shareholder-exclusive dedicated website is scheduled to launch in October 2026. If any changes are made to the benefit program, timely disclosure will be provided. |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The program is intended to return value to shareholders, enhance the investment appeal and liquidity of the Company's shares, broaden its investor base, strengthen dialogue with shareholders, and promote the digital transformation (DX) of shareholder management. Although the introduction of the program is expected to increase the cost burden associated with shareholder benefits, the impact on earnings is expected to be minor.