Returning value to shareholders through the cancellation of treasury shares
First written in FY2018. 12 of 27 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: 2026-07-30.
77 other companies' latest entry also says "Achieved".
- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「As part of this, we announced the implementation of a ¥250 billion treasury-share acquisition on 28 April of this year.」
Following the previous acquisition plan of approximately ¥500 billion, a new ¥250 billion treasury-share acquisition was announced on 28 April 2026. - FY2026AchievedAnnual report
「Treasury shares acquired during the fiscal year: 105,193,300 shares; ¥499,999,430,000」
Regarding the treasury-share acquisition approved on 25 April 2025, with a limit of 20,000,000 shares and a scale of ¥500 billion, 105,193,300 shares were acquired for ¥499,999 million during the fiscal year, reaching the maximum planned amount. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「At its meeting held on 25 April 2025, the Board of Directors resolved to acquire up to 200 million treasury shares, for ¥500 billion, by 24 April 2026. Of these, 87,393,400 treasury shares, for ¥399,999 million, were acquired on 23 May.」
Under the treasury-share acquisition plan with limits of 200 million shares and ¥500 billion, 87,393,400 shares had been acquired for ¥399,999 million by 23 May 2025, putting the plan into concrete action. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「Total number of shares that may be acquired: 200,000,000 shares (maximum) / Total acquisition value: ¥500 billion (maximum) / Acquisition period: 21 May 2025 to 24 April 2026」
Regarding the acquisition of treasury shares, a significantly expanded plan was approved, increasing the previous scale of ¥100 billion to a maximum of ¥500 billion and 200,000,000 shares. By the filing date, 87,393,400 shares had been acquired for approximately ¥400 billion. - FY2025AchievedAnnual report
「6 December 2024」
The 16,695,900 treasury shares scheduled for cancellation from the previous period were cancelled on 6 December 2024, completing one stage of the treasury-share acquisition and cancellation plan. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Pursuant to the resolution of the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 17 May 2024, 16,695,900 treasury shares, for ¥99,999 million, have been acquired up to the resolution limit and are scheduled to be cancelled on 6 December.」
Regarding the treasury-share acquisition plan with limits of 22,000,000 shares and a maximum acquisition value of ¥100 billion, it states that 16,695,900 shares, for ¥99,999 million, were acquired up to the resolution limit and are scheduled to be cancelled on 6 December. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Status of the resolution at the Board of Directors meeting held on 17 May 2024 (acquisition period: 20 July 2024–29 November 2024): 22,000,000 shares; ¥100,000,000,000」
In addition to the completion of the previously planned treasury-share cancellations, the Board of Directors resolved on 17 May 2024 to acquire up to 22,000,000 treasury shares, for a maximum acquisition value of ¥100 billion. By the filing date, 1,284,200 shares had been acquired. - FY2024-Q3AchievedAnnual report
「We cancelled 22,431,200 treasury shares on 11 January 2024.」
Regarding the treasury-share acquisition and cancellation plan resolved on 27 July 2023, it states that 22,431,200 treasury shares were cancelled on 11 January 2024, completing the planned cancellation. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At its meeting held on 27 July 2023, the Board of Directors resolved to acquire up to 30,000,000 treasury shares, for a maximum acquisition value of ¥100,000 million, by 29 December, and to cancel all acquired shares on 11 January 2024. Of these, 13,326,500 shares, acquired for ¥60,723 million, had been acquired by 30 September. The acquisition under the resolution was completed by 24 October, with total acquisitions, including those made by 30 September, of 22,431,200 treasury shares for ¥99,999 million.」
Under the treasury-share acquisition plan, 13,326,500 shares had been acquired by the end of September, and total acquisitions of 22,431,200 shares, for an acquisition value of ¥99,999 million, were completed by 24 October. The plan also provided for the cancellation of all shares on 11 January 2024. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At its meeting held on 27 July 2023, the Board of Directors resolved to acquire up to 30,000,000 treasury shares, for a maximum acquisition value of ¥100 billion, between 28 July 2023 and 29 December 2023, and to cancel all acquired shares on 11 January 2024.」
It states that a new resolution was passed to acquire up to 30,000,000 treasury shares, for a maximum acquisition value of ¥100 billion, and cancel all acquired shares on 11 January 2024. - FY2023-Q3AchievedAnnual report
「In addition, pursuant to the resolution of the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 27 July 2022, 6,121,000 treasury shares, acquired for ¥99,998 million, were acquired by the end of the third quarter and cancelled on 11 January 2023.」
Regarding the additional treasury-share acquisition and cancellation plan, it states that the acquisition of 6,121,000 shares for ¥99,998 million and their cancellation on 11 January 2023 were completed. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, at its meeting held on 27 July 2022, the Board of Directors resolved to acquire up to 9,000,000 treasury shares, for a maximum acquisition value of ¥100 billion, by 30 December, and to cancel all acquired shares on 11 January 2023. By 30 September, 3,072,900 shares had been acquired for ¥50,935 million.」
Regarding the additional treasury-share acquisition and cancellation plan, it states that 3,072,900 shares had been acquired by 30 September under a resolution setting limits of 9,000,000 shares and a maximum acquisition value of ¥100 billion. - FY2023-Q2AchievedAnnual report
「We cancelled 5,717,200 treasury shares on 8 November 2022.」
It states that the cancellation of 5,717,200 treasury shares pursuant to the resolution of the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 27 April 2022 was completed. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Of these shares, 5,717,200 shares, acquired for ¥99,998 million, were acquired between 28 April 2022 and 20 June 2022 pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 27 April 2022. These 5,717,200 shares are scheduled to be cancelled on 8 November 2022 pursuant to the same resolution. In addition, at its meeting held on 27 July 2022, the Board of Directors resolved to acquire up to 9,000,000 treasury shares, for a maximum acquisition value of ¥100 billion, between 28 July 2022 and 30 December 2022, and to cancel all acquired shares on 11 January 2023.」
It states that, in addition to the acquisition and scheduled cancellation of 5,717,200 treasury shares, a resolution was passed for an additional acquisition of up to 9,000,000 shares, with a maximum acquisition value of ¥100 billion, and the cancellation of all acquired shares. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 12 March 2019, we cancelled treasury shares with a value of ¥96,753 million, equivalent to 10,943,900 shares, on 7 October 2019.」
It reiterates the cancellation of 10,943,900 treasury shares on 7 October 2019 in the disclosures on shareholders' equity and the changes in the total number of shares issued. - FY2020-Q2AchievedAnnual report
「Cancellation of treasury shares / 2. Number of shares cancelled: 10,943,900 shares (2.56% of the total number of shares issued before the cancellation) / 3. Cancellation date: 7 October 2019 / 4. Total number of shares issued after the cancellation: 416,662,793 shares」
It states that the cancellation of 10,943,900 treasury shares resolved at the Board of Directors meeting held on 12 March 2019 was completed on 7 October 2019. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The balance decreased as a result of the acquisition of treasury shares for ¥89,470 million and the payment of ¥74,655 million in dividends, among other items, based on resolutions of the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 12 March 2019. All shares acquired are scheduled to be cancelled.」
It states that 9,841,300 treasury shares were acquired during the period for ¥89,475.417 million and that all acquired shares are scheduled to be cancelled. In addition to the previous cancellation of 4,500,000 shares, shareholder returns through the acquisition and cancellation of treasury shares are progressing. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Following the cancellation of 4,500,000 treasury shares on 2 May 2018, the total number of shares issued as of 30 June 2018 was 427,606,693.」
It reiterates that the cancellation of 4,500,000 treasury shares on 2 May 2018 reduced the total number of shares issued. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「Pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 27 April 2018, we cancelled 4,500,000 treasury shares on 2 May 2018. These shares were part of the 5,536,807 treasury shares held as of 31 March 2018, excluding the number of shares corresponding to stock options.」
It states for the first time that 4,500,000 of the treasury shares held were cancelled on 2 May 2018, as a specific shareholder-return and capital-policy measure.