阪急阪神ホールディングス (HD) raised its share repurchase limit by ¥20 billion to ¥50 billion, while increasing the maximum number of shares to 12 million, up by 4.5 million. The purchase period was also extended by 5 months, through 31 March 2027. Initial purchases began on 18 May and reached ¥30 billion in approximately 2 months.
阪急阪神 HD announced that it had raised its share repurchase limit to ¥50 billion and increased the maximum number of shares to 12 million, equivalent to 5.16% of shares outstanding excluding treasury shares. The purchase period was also extended by 5 months, through 31 March 2027.
Purchases began on 18 May, and the company said the ¥30 billion limit was reached in approximately 2 months. The expanded authorization was approved to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency.
阪急阪神 HD has set a plan to repurchase at least ¥100 billion of its own shares over the 6-year period from the fiscal year ending March 2026 through the fiscal year ending March 2031. The company intends to strengthen its long-term capital policy through the plan.
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