Share buybacks based on capital efficiency
First written in FY2016. 12 of 17 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020-Q1. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash flow from financing activities increased by ¥49.4 billion from the previous interim consolidated accounting period, resulting in an outflow of ¥8.9 billion. The main source of cash was ¥1.9 billion in proceeds from the sale of treasury shares, while the main uses of cash were ¥8.9 billion in dividend payments and ¥1.9 billion for the acquisition of treasury shares.」
The Company recorded an outflow of ¥1.9 billion for the acquisition of treasury shares during the interim period, indicating that it executed a buyback after considering capital efficiency. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Treasury shares acquired during the fiscal year: 22,378,000 shares; 59,999,630」
Based on the resolution of 12 May 2025, the Company acquired 22,378,000 treasury shares during the fiscal year for approximately ¥60 billion. In addition, it cancelled 30,000,000 shares on 27 February 2026. - 2026-05-13MaterialisedEarnings presentation
「The market revitalization effect of introducing LT3.0 Plus remained limited.」
An example is provided in which the introduction of new gameplay did not directly revitalize the market as a whole, reflecting uncertainty over market needs and product evaluations in the actual market environment. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on the Board of Directors resolution dated 12 May 2025, the company acquired 16,831,200 treasury shares. As a result, treasury shares increased by ¥45,244 million during the interim consolidated accounting period and amounted to ¥93,240 million at the end of that period.」
Based on the May 2025 resolution, the Company executed the acquisition of 16,831,200 treasury shares for an acquisition cost of ¥45.244 billion. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Treasury shares acquired during the fiscal year: 21,112,000 shares; ¥27,753,835 thousand Treasury shares acquired during the fiscal year: 50,000,000 shares; ¥68,767,927 thousand」
In FY2024, the Company acquired approximately ¥96.5 billion of treasury shares in total and cancelled a total of 71,695,500 shares on 30 November 2023 and 20 February 2024. The Company progressed from the approval and execution stages through the previous fiscal year to completing additional acquisitions and cancellations. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors at a meeting held on 21 September 2023, the Company acquired 4,222,400 treasury shares. Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors at a meeting held on 7 November 2023, it cancelled 4,222,400 treasury shares and acquired 7,477,200 treasury shares. Total number of shares to be cancelled: 10,116,700 shares, representing 16.29% of issued shares before the cancellation」
Regarding treasury shares, the Company cancelled 4,222,400 shares and acquired 7,477,200 shares. It also resolved to cancel 10,116,700 shares on 20 February 2024, indicating further progress in executing its capital-efficiency and shareholder-return measures. - FY2024-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors at a meeting held on 21 September 2023, the Company acquired 4,222,400 treasury shares. Total number of shares that may be acquired: 10,000,000 shares (maximum) Total acquisition cost: ¥70,000 million (maximum) Acquisition period: 8 November 2023 to 30 April 2024」
After executing the acquisition of 4,222,400 treasury shares, the Company set additional acquisition limits of 10 million shares and ¥70 billion, with an acquisition period from November 2023 to April 2024. The cancellation of the 4,222,400 acquired shares was also scheduled for 30 November 2023. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on the Board of Directors resolution dated 8 November 2021, the company acquired 212,800 treasury shares and, based on the Board of Directors resolution dated 12 May 2022, cancelled 3,258,400 treasury shares effective 31 May 2022.」
The Company additionally acquired 212,800 treasury shares and completed the cancellation of 3,258,400 shares effective 31 May 2022. The existing capital-efficiency and shareholder-return measures have progressed to the execution stage. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Treasury shares acquired during the fiscal year; 3,045,600; ¥9,235,793 thousand」
Regarding the treasury share buyback approved in November 2021, the Company reported the acquisition of 3,045,600 shares during the fiscal year, for more than ¥9.235 billion. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors at a meeting held on 8 November 2021, the Company acquired 1,581,300 treasury shares during the third-quarter accounting period. As a result, treasury shares increased by ¥4,760 million during the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period, and amounted to ¥36,082 million at the end of the third-quarter consolidated accounting period.」
Regarding the treasury share buyback approved in FY2022-Q2, the Company reported the acquisition of 1,581,300 shares during the quarter, at an acquisition cost of ¥4.76 billion. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company will acquire treasury shares to improve capital efficiency, pursue a flexible capital policy in response to changes in the business environment, and further return profits to shareholders. Total number of shares to be acquired: up to 3.5 million shares, representing 5.7% of issued shares excluding treasury shares; total acquisition cost: up to ¥10,000 million; acquisition period: 9 November 2021 to 28 April 2022」
The Company approved market purchases of treasury shares of up to 3.5 million shares and ¥10 billion in total, during the period from November 2021 to April 2022. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors at a meeting held on 7 November 2019, the Company cancelled 20,000,000 treasury shares effective 30 December 2019.」
The cancellation following the treasury share buyback progressed from the approval stage to execution on 30 December 2019. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors at a meeting held on 6 August 2019, the Company acquired 20,006,500 treasury shares.」
The treasury share buyback progressed from the approval stage to execution, with 20,006,500 shares acquired for more than ¥68.5 billion. The Company also approved the cancellation of 20,000,000 shares to improve capital efficiency and enhance shareholder returns. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「② Total number of shares to be acquired: 22,000,100 shares (maximum), representing 24.55% of the total number of issued shares; ③ Total acquisition cost: ¥75,372,342,600 (maximum); ④ Acquisition period: 7 August 2019 to 31 October 2019」
At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 6 August 2019, the Company approved the acquisition of up to 22,000,100 treasury shares through a tender offer, for a total amount of up to ¥75,372,342,600. The stated reasons were flexibility in capital policy and shareholder returns. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「The Company will use retained earnings effectively for product development, capital investment and strengthening sales, among other purposes, and will determine whether to acquire treasury shares after considering improvements in capital efficiency.」
The Company reiterated its policy of determining share buybacks after considering the uses of retained earnings and capital efficiency. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The Company will use retained earnings effectively for product development, capital investment and strengthening sales, among other purposes, and will determine whether to acquire treasury shares after considering improvements in capital efficiency.」
The Company reiterated its policy of determining share buybacks after considering the uses of retained earnings and capital efficiency. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Company will use retained earnings effectively for product development, capital investment and strengthening sales, among other purposes, and will determine whether to acquire treasury shares after considering improvements in capital efficiency.」
The Company stated the uses of retained earnings and carried out a ¥20 billion share buyback during the fiscal year.