Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
Notice Regarding Purchase of Treasury Stock through Off-Auction Own Share Repurchase Transaction (ToSTNeT-3) (Share Buyback by Accelerated Share Repurchase)
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. plans to execute a treasury stock purchase via an Accelerated Share Repurchase (ASR) of approximately 100 billion yen, acquiring 17,799,900 shares (0.95% of total issued shares) on February 17, 2026.
Key Figures
- Planned Amount for Treasury Stock Acquisition: 99,999,838,200 yen
- Planned Number of Shares to be Acquired: 17,799,900 shares (0.95% of total issued shares)
- Planned Acquisition Date: 2026-02-17
AI要約
Overview of Treasury Stock Acquisition
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. has resolved on April 25, 2025, to acquire treasury stock totaling 500 billion yen. Approximately 400 billion yen of this has already been completed, and for the remaining approximately 100 billion yen, an Accelerated Share Repurchase (ASR) method will be adopted to acquire 17,799,900 shares (0.95% of total issued shares) on February 17, 2026. The acquisition price is approximately 100 billion yen, and the purchase will be conducted through the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s off-auction own share repurchase transaction (ToSTNeT-3).
Details of Acquisition Method and Adjustment Transactions
The ASR transaction will designate Daiwa Securities as the allottee, who will sell shares borrowed from stock lending markets, etc. Following the acquisition, adjustment transactions based on the average share price will take place from March 18 to May 20, 2026, finalizing the exact number of shares acquired. The adjustment will be conducted via the issuance of stock acquisition rights, and depending on share price fluctuations, shares will be delivered or reacquired without consideration. This mechanism ensures certainty of the treasury stock acquisition and immediate improvement of financial indicators.
