Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
Notice Regarding the Status of Share Buyback (Share Buyback Based on Provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act)
Acquired 2,778,600 shares of treasury stock by August 31, 2025, with a total acquisition cost of ¥11,141,032,979. Cumulative number of shares acquired is 20,380,400 shares, with a total acquisition cost of ¥69,351,847,118.
Key Figures
- Total Number of Shares Acquired (August 1 – August 31, 2025): 2,778,600 shares
- Total Acquisition Cost of Shares (August 1 – August 31, 2025): ¥11,141,032,979
- Cumulative Total Number of Shares Acquired (As of August 31, 2025): 20,380,400 shares
AI要約
Overview of Treasury Stock Acquisition
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. is conducting share buybacks in accordance with the resolution of the Board of Directors on May 8, 2025, pursuant to Articles 165, Paragraph 3 and 156 of the Companies Act. Between August 1 and August 31, 2025, the company acquired 2,778,600 common shares through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with a total acquisition cost of ¥11,141,032,979. Cumulatively, as of August 31, 2025, the total number of shares acquired stands at 20,380,400 shares, with a total acquisition cost of ¥69,351,847,118.
Impact on Shareholders and Future Policy
This treasury stock acquisition has an upper limit of 50 million shares, which corresponds to approximately 5.03% of the total number of issued shares excluding treasury stock, and an acquisition cost limit of ¥100 billion. The acquisition methods include off-auction share repurchase transactions (ToSTNeT-3) and market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. All acquired treasury stock will be canceled in accordance with Article 178 of the Companies Act, which is expected to enhance shareholder value. The acquisition period is from May 9, 2025, to November 30, 2025.
