Share Repurchase to Enhance Shareholder Returns and Improve Capital Efficiency
First written in FY2017-Q1. 24 of 33 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「At the Board of Directors meeting held on 14 May 2026, the company resolved the following matters concerning the acquisition of treasury shares under the articles of incorporation pursuant to Article 459, paragraph 1 of the Companies Act. “Total number of shares that may be acquired: 4,000,000 shares (maximum)” “Total acquisition price: ¥11,200,000,000 (maximum)” “Acquisition period: 15 May 2026 to 30 April 2027”」
During the fiscal year, the company acquired 902,900 treasury shares for approximately ¥3.5 billion. In addition, after the filing date, it resolved to launch a new treasury share acquisition plan for up to 4,000,000 shares and ¥11.2 billion, expanding the scale of the acquisition. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held on 12 February 2025, the company acquired 2,500,000 treasury shares during the interim consolidated accounting period. In addition, based on a resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held on 8 August 2025, it acquired 650,000 treasury shares during the interim consolidated accounting period. As a result, treasury shares increased by ¥7,477 million during the interim consolidated accounting period. Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held on 19 June 2025, the company cancelled 2,500,000 treasury shares during the interim consolidated accounting period.」
The company acquired 2,500,000 and 650,000 treasury shares, for a total of ¥7,477 million, and also cancelled 2,500,000 shares, making concrete progress on its capital policy through treasury share acquisitions and cancellations. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「At the Board of Directors meeting held on 12 February 2025, the company resolved to acquire treasury shares based on the articles of incorporation under Article 459, paragraph 1 of the Companies Act. “Treasury shares acquired during the period: 2,500,000 shares, ¥5,202,500,000” “Details of the treasury share cancellation: (2) Number of shares to be cancelled: 2,500,000 shares (16.34% of total shares issued before the cancellation)” “Scheduled cancellation date: 30 June 2025”」
Regarding the treasury share acquisition approved in February 2025, the company acquired 2.5 million shares for approximately ¥5.2 billion on 9 May 2025, after the filing date. It also resolved to cancel 2.5 million shares to eliminate concerns about future dilution and improve the tradable share ratio. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held on 13 May 2024, the company acquired 1,498,600 treasury shares during the interim consolidated accounting period. Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held on 12 September 2024, the company cancelled 1,637,873 treasury shares during the interim consolidated accounting period.」
The company acquired 1,498,600 treasury shares and spent ¥5,244 million. It also cancelled 1,637,873 treasury shares, continuing to implement its shareholder return and capital policies. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「This was mainly due to net income of ¥2,033 million attributable to owners of the parent, dividend payments of ¥2,017 million, the acquisition of treasury shares for ¥489 million, and an increase of ¥182 million in accumulated other comprehensive income.」
During the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period, the company acquired treasury shares for ¥489 million, continuing shareholder returns through treasury share acquisitions. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Funds decreased by ¥1,403 million as a result of financing activities. This was mainly due to dividend payments of ¥1,011 million and expenditure of ¥292 million for the acquisition of treasury shares.」
Acquisitions under the treasury share acquisition plan continued, with ¥292 million spent during the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period. An interim dividend of ¥60 per share was approved. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Treasury shares acquired during the fiscal year: 17,200 shares, ¥56,921,000. Under this basic policy, dividends for the fiscal year were ¥60 per share for the interim and year-end dividends, or ¥120 for the full year.」
Under the treasury share acquisition limit approved on 13 February 2023, the company acquired 17,200 shares, worth approximately ¥57 million, during the fiscal year. The annual dividend was ¥120 per share. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Details of the treasury share cancellation: 1. Class of shares to be cancelled: the company’s common shares 2. Number of shares to be cancelled: 1,000,000 shares (5.57% of total shares issued before the cancellation) 3. Scheduled cancellation date: 13 March 2023. To strengthen shareholder returns, improve capital efficiency and implement flexible capital policy in response to changes in the business environment. “Total number of shares that may be acquired: up to 1,000,000 shares” “Total acquisition price: up to ¥3,500,000,000” “Acquisition period: 14 February 2023 to 13 February 2024” “Acquisition method: Market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange”」
The company resolved to cancel 1,000,000 treasury shares and approved a new treasury share acquisition plan for up to 1,000,000 shares and ¥3.5 billion. It also specified the acquisition period and market purchases as the method of acquisition. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At the Board of Directors meeting held on 14 November 2022, the company resolved the following matters concerning the interim dividend for the fiscal year. (a) Total dividends: ¥1,012 million (b) Amount per share: ¥60」
For the interim dividend, the company resolved to pay total dividends of ¥1,012 million, or ¥60 per share, maintaining the previous dividend level. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At the Board of Directors meeting held on 27 May 2022, the company resolved to pay dividends as follows. (a) Total dividends: ¥1,012 million (b) Amount per share: ¥60.00」
As a shareholder return measure, the company resolved to pay and paid total dividends of ¥1,012 million, or ¥60 per share, with 31 March 2022 as the record date. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held on 13 December 2021, the company cancelled 4,300 thousand treasury shares on 27 December 2021.」
In addition to acquiring treasury shares, the company cancelled 4,300 thousand treasury shares. It also disclosed the disposal of 1,781,297 treasury shares as consideration for the acquisition of shares in セゾン情報システムズ, marking further progress in implementing its capital policy. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on the resolutions of the Board of Directors meetings held on 28 October 2020 and 27 July 2021 (expansion of the treasury share acquisition limit), the company acquired 823,300 treasury shares during the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period. As a result, treasury shares increased by ¥4,668 million during the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period, and treasury shares amounted to ¥23,404 million at the end of the second-quarter consolidated accounting period.」
Under the expanded treasury share acquisition limit, the company acquired 823,300 shares for ¥4,668 million. - FY2022-Q1RaisedAnnual report
「At the Board of Directors meeting held on 28 October 2020, the company resolved to acquire treasury shares based on Article 156 of the Companies Act, as applied by replacing the relevant terms pursuant to Article 165, paragraph 3 of the Act. At the Board of Directors meeting held on 27 July 2021, it resolved to expand the treasury share acquisition limit.」
The company continued acquiring treasury shares, acquiring 135,100 shares for ¥680 million in the first quarter. It also expanded the acquisition limit by increasing the maximum total acquisition price from the previous ¥4,500 million to ¥8,700 million, an increase of ¥4,200 million. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Treasury shares acquired during the fiscal year: 791,900 shares, ¥2,542,073,600」
Under the treasury share acquisition plan approved on 28 October 2020, the company acquired 791,900 shares, worth approximately ¥2.5 billion, during the fiscal year. It also disclosed the remaining capacity under the maximum acquisition of 1,800,000 shares and ¥4.5 billion. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held on 28 October 2020, the company acquired 529,300 treasury shares during the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period. As a result, treasury shares increased by ¥1,589 million during the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period, and treasury shares amounted to ¥17,782 million at the end of the third-quarter consolidated accounting period. (b) Amount per share: ¥30」
Under the new treasury share acquisition plan, the company acquired 529,300 shares for ¥1,589 million. The interim dividend was ¥30 per share, continuing the resolution from the previous quarter. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「To strengthen shareholder returns, improve capital efficiency and implement flexible capital policy in response to changes in the business environment. “Total number of shares that may be acquired: 1,800,000 shares (maximum)” “Acquisition period: 29 October 2020 to 28 October 2021” “Total acquisition price: ¥4,500 million (maximum)” “Acquisition method: Market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange”」
At the Board of Directors meeting held on 28 October 2020, the company resolved to launch a new treasury share acquisition plan involving market purchases of up to 1.8 million shares, or ¥4.5 billion, from 29 October 2020 to 28 October 2021. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「Treasury shares acquired during the fiscal year: 3,019,140 shares, ¥8,302,635,000」
For the acquisition of treasury shares through the August 2019 tender offer, the full-year disclosure confirms that 3,019,140 shares, worth approximately ¥8.3 billion, were acquired during the fiscal year. The acquisition ended on 30 September 2019, with no progress to a new acquisition phase from the previous quarter. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a written resolution in lieu of a resolution of the Board of Directors dated 2 August 2019, the company acquired 3,019,140 treasury shares during the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period. The acquisition ended on 30 September 2019.」
Under the resolution adopted in August 2019, the company acquired 3,019,140 treasury shares for ¥8,302 million and completed the acquisition on 30 September 2019. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「On 2 August 2019, the company resolved to acquire treasury shares through a tender offer as the specific method of acquisition. “Total number of shares to be acquired: 3,300,100 shares (maximum)” “Total acquisition price: ¥9,075,275,000 (maximum)” “Acquisition period: 5 August 2019 to 30 September 2019” “Tender offer price: ¥2,750 per common share”」
As part of its capital policy, aligned with a target total payout ratio of 80%, the company resolved to conduct a tender offer for treasury shares and specified the maximum number of shares, total amount, period and price. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Status of the resolution at the Board of Directors meeting held on 26 July 2018 (acquisition period: 27 July 2018 to 26 July 2019) “Treasury shares acquired during the fiscal year: 1,014,600 shares, ¥3,939,887,500”」
The company continued acquiring treasury shares under the resolution of 26 July 2018 and acquired 1,014,600 shares, for approximately ¥3.9 billion, during the fiscal year. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, based on a resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held on 26 July 2018, the company acquired 803,500 treasury shares during the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period. As a result, treasury shares increased by ¥3,913 million during the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period.」
The company continued acquiring treasury shares under the resolution of 26 July 2018 and acquired 803,500 shares during the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period. Treasury shares increased by ¥3,913 million. - FY2019-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held on 26 July 2017, the company acquired 188,700 treasury shares during the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period. The acquisition ended on 25 July 2018. In addition, based on a resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held on 26 July 2018, the company acquired 187,800 treasury shares during the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period. At the Board of Directors meeting held on 29 October 2018, the company resolved the following matters concerning the interim dividend for the fiscal year. (b) Amount per share: ¥30」
The company continued acquiring treasury shares and increased the interim dividend from the previous ¥25 per share to ¥30. - FY2019-Q1RaisedAnnual report
「To enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency, as well as to implement a flexible capital policy in response to changes in the business environment.」
The company resolved to conduct market purchases from 27 July 2018 to 26 July 2019, with a maximum acquisition of 3,000,000 treasury shares and a maximum total acquisition price of ¥12,500 million. The maximum total acquisition price was increased from the previous ¥10,500 million. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, based on a resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held on 26 July 2017, the company acquired 84,600 treasury shares during the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period. As a result, treasury shares increased by ¥1,828 million during the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period, and the amount of treasury shares was ¥10,013 million at the end of the third-quarter consolidated accounting period.」
The company additionally acquired 84,600 treasury shares, bringing the increase in treasury shares during the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period to ¥1,828 million. It also paid an interim dividend of ¥25 per share. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held on 25 July 2016, the company acquired 467,800 treasury shares during the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period. The acquisition ended on 25 July 2017. In addition, based on a resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held on 26 July 2017, the company acquired 11,300 treasury shares during the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period.」
The company continued acquiring treasury shares, bringing acquisitions during the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period to ¥1,546 million. In addition, it paid a dividend of ¥25 per share, continuing to enhance shareholder returns. - FY2018-Q1RaisedAnnual report
「To enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency, as well as to implement a flexible capital policy in response to changes in the business environment.」
In addition to acquiring 387,300 treasury shares during the quarter, the company newly resolved to conduct market purchases from 27 July 2017 to 26 July 2018, with a maximum acquisition of 3,000,000 shares and a maximum total acquisition price of ¥10,500 million. The maximum total acquisition price was increased from the previous ¥8,000 million. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, based on a resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held on 25 July 2016, the company acquired 571,300 treasury shares during the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period. As a result, treasury shares increased by ¥4,100 million during the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period, and the amount of treasury shares was ¥7,932 million at the end of the third-quarter consolidated accounting period.」
The company additionally acquired 571,300 treasury shares, bringing treasury share acquisitions during the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period to ¥4,100 million. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period, the company acquired 1,143,900 treasury shares. The acquisition ended on 19 July 2016. In addition, based on a resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held on 25 July 2016, the company acquired 207,700 treasury shares during the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period.」
The company continued acquiring treasury shares, bringing the cumulative acquisition amount for the quarter, including completed and additional acquisitions, to ¥3,066 million. An interim dividend of ¥20 per share was approved. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「To enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency, as well as to implement a flexible capital policy in response to changes in the business environment.」
During the quarter, the company acquired 918,200 treasury shares and resolved to conduct market purchases from 26 July 2016 to 25 July 2017, with a maximum acquisition of 3,000,000 shares and a maximum total acquisition price of ¥8,000 million.