Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.
Notice of Status of Share Buyback and Completion of Acquisition
Acquired 4,941,800 shares at a total acquisition value of 16,870,689,200 yen via market purchases from 9/1 to 9/18; upper limit of 44,429,000 shares (upper limit of 130,000,000,000 yen) planned; acquired shares are expected to be cancelled in principle.
Key Figures
- Total number of shares acquired: 4,941,800 shares
- Total acquisition value of shares: 16,870,689,200 yen
- Cumulative number of shares acquired: 44,429,000 shares
AI要約
Summary of acquisition
Kawaski Kisen Kaisha has been executing share buybacks based on the board resolution dated May 29, 2026, and has announced completion of acquisitions conducted via market purchases from September 1, 2026 to September 18, 2026. The total number of ordinary shares acquired is 4,941,800, with a total value of 16,870,689,200 yen. An initial upper limit of 44,429,000 shares (approximately 6.96% of issued shares) and an upper limit value of 130,000,000,000 yen were set; cumulatively as of 2026/9/18, 44,429,000 shares and 122,480,506,523 yen have been acquired. In principle, cancellation (retirement) is planned going forward.
Impact on investors and future outlook
Share buybacks are viewed as a measure to avoid shareholder dilution and enhance shareholder returns. The cumulative number of shares and total amount acquired approach the initial upper limits, and with cancellation planned, this suggests a policy aimed at maintaining and enhancing long-term shareholder value. Although the acquisition period has ended, any further information will be disclosed depending on forthcoming developments.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.
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