Resolution on acquisition limit
Resolved 14 May 2026① Purchases through the off-auction purchase of treasury shares (ToSTNeT-3) ② Market purchases on the Tokyo Stock ExchangeThe 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.
15 May 2026 to 31 August 2026
To enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency. All treasury shares acquired will be cancelled.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Class of shares to be acquired | The Company's common shares |
| Maximum number of shares to be acquired | 5,200,000 shares (maximum) |
| Percentage of total issued shares | 2.04％ |
| Total acquisition price | ¥12,000,000,000 (maximum) |
| Acquisition period | 15 May 2026 to 31 August 2026 |
| Method of acquisition | ① Purchases through the off-auction purchase of treasury shares (ToSTNeT-3) ② Market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange |
| Reason for acquisition | To enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency. All treasury shares acquired will be cancelled. |
| Resolution date | 14 May 2026 |
| Number of shares to be retired | All treasury shares repurchased under 2. above |
| Scheduled retirement date | 30 September 2026 (予定) |
| Current number of treasury shares | 6,267,476 shares (as of 31 March 2026) |
| Total number of issued shares | 254,952,704 shares (as of 31 March 2026, excluding treasury shares) |
Items this document does not state (4)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The Company recognizes enhancing returns to shareholders as an important management priority. Based on the target of a total payout ratio of at least 35% set out in the Medium-Term Management Plan 2025-2027, the acquisition is intended to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency. All treasury shares acquired will be cancelled.