Policy of using share buybacks to return profits to shareholders
First written in FY2016. 16 of 22 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-07-31.
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Treasury stock acquired during the fiscal year 2,055,500 2,999,980,800」
The company proceeded with the share repurchase under the resolution adopted on 30 October 2025 and acquired 2,055,500 shares for approximately ¥3 billion during the fiscal year. This represents the execution phase of a plan intended to improve capital efficiency and return profits to shareholders. - FY2026-H1RaisedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 October 2025, the company resolved matters relating to the acquisition of treasury stock pursuant to Article 156 of the Companies Act, as applied by replacing certain terms pursuant to Article 165, paragraph 3 of the Act. The acquisition is intended to improve capital efficiency, enable a flexible capital policy in response to changes in the business environment, and further enhance shareholder returns. Maximum number of shares to be acquired: 2.5 million shares … maximum total acquisition cost: ¥3,000 million.」
The company resolved to acquire up to 2.5 million shares for a total of ¥3 billion to improve capital efficiency and return profits to shareholders. It said the maximum total acquisition cost was the largest in its history. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「This was mainly due to dividend payments of ¥1,274 million and cash outflows of ¥1,000 million for the acquisition of treasury stock.」
The company conducted share repurchases under the resolution adopted in May 2023 and spent ¥1,000 million during the fiscal year. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「This was mainly due to an increase of ¥2,496 million from quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent, offset by decreases of ¥1,274 million from dividend payments and ¥604 million from the acquisition of treasury stock, among other factors.」
The company conducted share repurchases during the nine-month period and recorded ¥604 million as a factor reducing net assets. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The decrease was mainly due to ¥197 million in cash outflows for the acquisition of treasury stock.」
The company conducted share repurchases under its policy and recorded ¥197 million in cash outflows from financing activities during the six-month period. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Maximum number of shares to be acquired: 400,000 shares (representing 2.54% of the total number of issued shares excluding treasury stock) (3) Maximum total acquisition cost: ¥1,000 million (4) Acquisition period: 21 August 2023 to 29 February 2024 (5) Acquisition method: market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange」
Based on a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors in May 2023, the company newly resolved to make market purchases of up to 400,000 shares for a total of ¥1,000 million to improve capital efficiency and return profits to shareholders. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 27 October 2021, the company acquired 431,600 shares of treasury stock. As a result, treasury stock increased by ¥778 million during the third quarter, and stood at ¥2,529 million at the end of the third quarter.」
Based on the resolution adopted on 27 October 2021, the company acquired 431,600 shares of treasury stock, bringing the treasury stock balance to ¥2,529 million. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The company will acquire treasury stock to improve capital efficiency, enable a flexible capital policy in response to changes in the business environment, and further enhance shareholder returns. Maximum number of shares to be acquired: 600,000 shares, representing 3.7% of the total number of issued shares excluding treasury stock; maximum total acquisition cost: ¥1,000 million; acquisition period: 28 October 2021 to 24 March 2022; acquisition method: market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.」
The company resolved to make market purchases of up to 600,000 shares for a total of ¥1,000 million to improve capital efficiency and return profits to shareholders. The acquisition period was specified as 28 October 2021 to 24 March 2022. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 26 September 2019, the company acquired 218,400 shares of treasury stock. Based on a resolution adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 29 October 2019, it acquired a further 300,000 shares. As a result, treasury stock increased by ¥875 million during the nine-month period of the fiscal year, and stood at ¥2,011 million at the end of the third quarter.」
The company acquired 218,400 shares and 300,000 shares under share repurchase resolutions adopted by the previous quarter, increasing the amount of treasury stock acquired by ¥875 million. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 26 September 2019, the company resolved matters relating to the acquisition of treasury stock pursuant to Article 156 of the Companies Act, as applied by replacing certain terms pursuant to Article 165, paragraph 3 of the Act, and conducted the acquisition as follows.」
The company resolved to acquire up to 250,000 shares for a maximum of ¥408 million to improve capital efficiency and enable a flexible capital policy, and completed the acquisition of 218,400 shares for ¥356 million. It also resolved an acquisition plan for up to 300,000 shares and ¥600 million, with an acquisition period from 30 October to 20 December 2019. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 January 2019, the company resolved matters relating to the acquisition of treasury stock pursuant to Article 156 of the Companies Act, as applied by replacing certain terms pursuant to Article 165, paragraph 3 of the Act. The acquisition is intended to improve capital efficiency and enable the company to pursue a flexible capital policy in response to changes in the business environment. Maximum number of shares to be acquired: 300,000 shares (representing 1.79% of the total number of issued shares excluding treasury stock); maximum total acquisition cost: ¥600 million; acquisition period: 1 February 2019 to 22 March 2019.」
Under its share repurchase policy, the company resolved a specific acquisition plan aimed at improving capital efficiency and enabling a flexible capital policy. The limits were 300,000 shares and ¥600 million in total, with the acquisition period set from 1 February to 22 March 2019. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Between 1 April 2018 and 30 June 2018, the company repurchased 60 shares of treasury stock constituting less than one trading unit and acquired 4,321 restricted stock units for no consideration. As of 30 June 2018, treasury stock totaled 1,024,792 shares.」
In connection with its share repurchase policy, the company repurchased 60 shares constituting less than one trading unit during the quarter. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 25 May 2017, the company resolved to acquire treasury stock pursuant to Article 155, item 3 of the Companies Act. The acquisition on 26 May 2017 increased its treasury stock holdings by 145,400 shares.」
Under its policy of using share repurchases as a means of returning profits to shareholders, the company acquired 145,400 shares. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 28 July 2016, the company acquired 177,600 shares of treasury stock.」
The company acquired 177,600 shares under its share repurchase policy. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company also considers share repurchases to be an effective means of returning profits to shareholders and will conduct them as necessary, taking into account share-price trends, its financial position and other factors.」
The company plans to conduct share repurchases as necessary, taking into account its share price and financial position.