Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
Notice Regarding Status of Treasury Stock Acquisition (Acquisition of Treasury Stock Based on Provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act)
Acquired 967,000 shares of treasury stock totaling JPY 6,199,073,876 during the period from February 1 to February 28, 2026. Cumulative shares acquired amount to 12,717,900 shares, total acquisition amount JPY 57,506,910,824.
Key Figures
- Total Shares Acquired (February 1, 2026 – February 28, 2026): 967,000 shares
- Total Acquisition Price of Shares (February 1, 2026 – February 28, 2026): JPY 6,199,073,876
- Cumulative Shares Acquired (As of February 28, 2026): 12,717,900 shares
AI要約
Overview of Capital Policy
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. has been conducting treasury stock acquisitions pursuant to the resolution of the Board of Directors on May 8, 2025, based on the provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 3 of the Companies Act. From February 1 to February 28, 2026, the company acquired 967,000 shares of treasury stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange market purchases, totaling JPY 6,199,073,876. As a result, the cumulative number of shares acquired reached 12,717,900 shares, with a total acquisition amount of JPY 57,506,910,824. The acquisition limit is set at 30 million shares, equivalent to 7.42% of the total number of issued shares, with an acquisition price cap of JPY 70 billion.
Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook
The acquisition of treasury stock is carried out as part of efforts to prevent dilution of issued shares and as a shareholder return measure, and it is expected that acquisitions within the set limits will continue through April 24, 2026. Since acquisitions are made via market purchases, the company can flexibly respond to share price movements, aiming to enhance capital efficiency and increase shareholder value. Acquisition status will be disclosed as appropriate to provide investors with highly transparent information.
