Kaneka Corporation
Notice Regarding the Status and Completion of Treasury Stock Acquisition
From March 1 to March 17, 2026, 303,600 shares of treasury stock were acquired for a total amount of ¥1,502,283,390, completing the acquisition based on the board resolution dated May 14, 2025.
Key Figures
- Total number of shares acquired: 303,600 shares (March 1 – March 17, 2026)
- Total acquisition cost: ¥1,502,283,390 (same period)
- Cumulative shares acquired: 2,708,100 shares (As of March 17, 2026)
AI要約
Overview of Treasury Stock Acquisition
Kaneka Corporation acquired 303,600 shares of treasury stock through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange during the period from March 1 to March 17, 2026. The total acquisition cost was ¥1,502,283,390. As a result, the treasury stock acquisition based on the board resolution dated May 14, 2025 has been completed. The board resolution set a maximum acquisition number of 3,000,000 shares and an acquisition cost upper limit of ¥12 billion. Cumulatively, 2,708,100 shares have been acquired at a total cost of ¥11,999,734,060.
Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook
This treasury stock acquisition was conducted under an upper limit of approximately 4.77% of the total number of issued shares excluding treasury stock, aiming to enhance shareholder value. The acquisition was carried out through market purchases and is considered part of capital efficiency improvement and shareholder returns. Although there is no current plan for additional acquisitions, this completion marks the conclusion of treasury stock acquisition as part of the capital policy for the time being.
