Kaneka Corporation
Notice Regarding the Status of Share Buyback
From February 1 to February 28, 2026, Kaneka Corporation acquired 240,500 shares of treasury stock at an acquisition cost of 1,219,886,793 yen. The cumulative number of shares acquired totals 2,404,500 shares, with a cumulative acquisition cost of 10,497,450,670 yen.
Key Figures
- Acquisition Period: February 1, 2026 to February 28, 2026
- Number of Shares Acquired (During Period): 240,500 shares
- Cumulative Number of Shares Acquired (As of February 28, 2026): 2,404,500 shares
AI要約
Overview of Share Buyback
Kaneka Corporation is conducting share buybacks based on the board resolution dated May 14, 2025, pursuant to Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act. The acquisition period is set from May 15, 2025, to March 24, 2026. The target shares for acquisition are the Company’s common shares, with an acquisition cap of 3 million shares and a maximum acquisition cost of 12 billion yen. From February 1 to February 28, 2026, the Company acquired 240,500 shares at a cost of 1,219,886,793 yen.
Cumulative Acquisition Status and Future Outlook
As of February 28, 2026, the cumulative number of shares acquired reached 2,404,500 shares, with a total acquisition cost of 10,497,450,670 yen. The acquisition method involves market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (including off-auction treasury stock purchase transactions). The Company plans to continue acquiring treasury shares within the authorized limit based on resolutions of the Board of Directors. This will result in treasury shares comprising up to 4.77% of the total issued shares.
