Resolution on acquisition limit
Resolved 11 May 2026Market purchases, including off-auction purchases of treasury shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (ToSTNeT-3)The full horizontal line represents all issued shares, with marks at 10% intervals. The colored section represents the percentage stated in the resolution as the maximum proportion that may be repurchased under it.
This is a limit, and does not mean that the company will buy back all of it. The amount actually acquired will be shown in a later disclosure on the status of the acquisition of treasury shares.
12 May 2026 to 31 March 2027
In order to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency in accordance with the shareholder return policy under the 20th Comprehensive Management Plan, the Company will acquire treasury shares after comprehensively considering its future investment plans, financial position and capital structure.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Class of shares to be acquired | The Company's common shares |
| Maximum number of shares to be acquired | 25,000,000 shares (maximum) |
| Percentage of total issued shares | 9.29％ |
| Total acquisition price | ¥30 billion (maximum) |
| Acquisition period | 12 May 2026 to 31 March 2027 |
| Method of acquisition | Market purchases, including off-auction purchases of treasury shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (ToSTNeT-3) |
| Reason for acquisition | In order to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency in accordance with the shareholder return policy under the 20th Comprehensive Management Plan, the Company will acquire treasury shares after comprehensively considering its future investment plans, financial position and capital structure. |
| Resolution date | 11 May 2026 |
| Current number of treasury shares | 6,643,162 shares (as of 31 March 2026). This figure excludes 800,350 Company shares held by the employee shareholding association trust account, executive compensation trust account and share-based benefit trust account. |
| Total number of issued shares | 269,117,385 shares (as of 31 March 2026, excluding treasury shares) |
Items this document does not state (6)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency in accordance with the shareholder return policy under the 20th Comprehensive Management Plan. The decision takes into comprehensive consideration the Company's future investment plans, financial position and capital structure. The acquired treasury shares will be used for M&A that contributes to future growth and incentive programs, including share-based compensation for officers and employees, and a portion will be cancelled.