Share Buybacks for Shareholder Returns and Improved Capital Efficiency
First written in FY2019-Q1. 10 of 19 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「893,500 treasury shares acquired during the fiscal year, ¥2,499,882,487」
Regarding the treasury share acquisition resolved on 6 November 2025, the company acquired 893,500 shares for approximately ¥2.499 billion against the ¥2.5 billion acquisition price limit. Although 1.2 million shares remained under the share limit, nearly the entire acquisition price allowance was used. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Total number of shares that may be acquired: 1,200,000 shares (maximum) Total acquisition price: ¥2,500,000,000 (maximum) Acquisition period: 7 November 2025 to 30 January 2026」
The company resolved to acquire treasury shares capped at 1.2 million shares and ¥2.5 billion to enhance shareholder returns and capital efficiency. - FY2025AchievedAnnual report
「710,000 treasury shares acquired during the fiscal year, ¥6,010,579,383」
Regarding the treasury share acquisition resolved on 7 November 2024, the company acquired 710,000 shares for approximately ¥6.01 billion during the fiscal year. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「To enhance shareholder returns and capital efficiency and pursue a flexible capital policy in response to changes in the business environment. Total number of shares that may be acquired: 710,000 shares (maximum) Total acquisition price: ¥7,000,000,000 (maximum) Acquisition period: 8 November 2024 to 31 March 2025 Acquisition method: Market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (through off-auction treasury share trading (ToSTNet-3) and an investment discretionary agreement) 3. Results of treasury share acquisition ① Type of shares acquired: The company's common shares ② Total number of shares acquired: 360,000 shares ③ Total acquisition price: ¥3,172,680,000 ④ Acquisition date: 8 November 2024」
The company resolved to acquire treasury shares capped at 710,000 shares and ¥7 billion to enhance shareholder returns and capital efficiency, and had acquired 360,000 shares for approximately ¥3.17 billion as of the filing date. - FY2024-Q3AchievedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held on 7 November 2023, the company acquired 220,000 treasury shares, resulting in a ¥2,322 million increase in treasury shares during the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company acquired 220,000 treasury shares for ¥2,322 million to enhance shareholder returns and capital efficiency. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「To enhance shareholder returns and capital efficiency and pursue a flexible capital policy in response to changes in the business environment. Total number of shares acquired: 220,000 shares (maximum) Total acquisition price: ¥2,322,100,000 (maximum) Acquisition date: 8 November 2023 Acquisition method: Purchases through the Tokyo Stock Exchange's off-auction treasury share trading (ToSTNet-3)」
On 8 November 2023, the company acquired 220,000 treasury shares for a total of ¥2,322.1 million to enhance shareholder returns and capital efficiency. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 8 February 2022, the company resolved to acquire treasury shares pursuant to Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act and Article 36 of its Articles of Incorporation, and acquired 293,000 treasury shares by 30 June 2022. As a result, treasury shares increased by ¥1,951 million during the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
Regarding the treasury share acquisition resolved in February 2022, the company disclosed that it had acquired 293,000 shares for ¥1,951 million by 30 June. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 8 February 2022, the company resolved to acquire treasury shares and determined the specific acquisition method pursuant to the provisions of its Articles of Incorporation under Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act.」
As part of its flexible capital policy, the company resolved to acquire treasury shares, capped at 460,000 shares and a total acquisition price of ¥3 billion, and acquired 151,200 shares for ¥900,733,990 during the fiscal year. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 8 February 2022, the company resolved to acquire treasury shares and determined the specific acquisition method pursuant to the provisions of its Articles of Incorporation under Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act.」
The company resolved to acquire treasury shares, capped at 460,000 common shares and a total acquisition price of ¥3 billion, as part of its flexible capital policy. The acquisition period is from 1 March 2022 to 30 June 2022, and purchases will be made in the market. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 14 May 2020, the company resolved to acquire treasury shares pursuant to Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act and Article 36 of its Articles of Incorporation, and acquired 387,300 treasury shares by 31 December 2020. As a result, treasury shares increased by ¥2,599 million during the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The acquisition of treasury shares to enhance shareholder returns and capital efficiency progressed, with 387,300 shares acquired for ¥2,599 million by 31 December. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 14 May 2020, the company resolved to acquire treasury shares pursuant to Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act and Article 36 of its Articles of Incorporation, and acquired 157,800 treasury shares by 30 September 2020. As a result, treasury shares increased by ¥1,008 million during the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company disclosed that it had acquired 157,800 treasury shares for a total of ¥1,008 million by 30 September. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The purpose was to avoid dilution of shareholder value resulting from the disposition of treasury shares through a third-party allotment to provide ongoing, stable support for the social activities of the newly established General Incorporated Foundation Goldwin Nishida Ikuei Foundation, improve capital efficiency, and implement a flexible capital policy in response to the operating environment. Total shares acquired: 150,000 shares. Total acquisition cost: ¥955,500,000. Acquisition date: 7 August 2020.」
As a measure to enhance shareholder returns and capital efficiency, the company acquired 150,000 treasury shares for a total acquisition price of ¥955.5 million. - FY2020Increase in the Equity RatioAnnual report
「The equity ratio at the end of the current consolidated fiscal year was 56.8%, up 5.8 percentage points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio was 56.8%, up 5.8 percentage points from the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2020-Q3Slight increase in the equity ratioAnnual report
「The equity ratio at the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was 51.1%, up 0.1 percentage points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio was 51.1%, up 0.1 percentage points from the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2020-Q2Continued increase in the capital adequacy ratioAnnual report
「Although the company paid dividends of ¥1,618 million, it recorded quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥3,597 million. As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was 51.6%, up 0.6 percentage points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio was 51.6%, up 0.6 percentage points from the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2020-Q1Improvement in the equity ratioAnnual report
「The equity ratio at the end of the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was 52.3%, up 1.3 percentage points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio was 52.3%, up 1.3 percentage points from the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2019-Q3Impact on the equity ratio becomes apparentAnnual report
「The equity ratio at the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was 46.2%, down 3.8 percentage points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. This was mainly because treasury stock increased by ¥2,834 million.」
The increase in treasury stock after the share repurchase was reflected in an equity ratio of 46.2%, down 3.8 percentage points from the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2019-Q2AchievedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 3 August 2018, the company resolved to acquire treasury stock pursuant to the Articles of Incorporation under Article 459, paragraph 1 of the Companies Act. In response, during the six-month period ended 30 September, the company acquired ¥2,865 million of treasury stock through an off-auction purchase on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s ToSTNeT-3 system.」
The ¥2,865 million treasury stock acquisition intended to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency was confirmed as the result for the six-month period. - FY2019-Q1First statedAnnual report
「To enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency, while pursuing flexible capital policies to respond to changes in the business environment. Total number of shares acquired: 360,000 shares Total acquisition cost: ¥2,865,600,000 Acquisition date: 6 August 2018」
The company conducted a ¥2,865.6 million share repurchase involving 360,000 shares to enhance shareholder returns, improve capital efficiency and pursue flexible capital policies.