Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
Notice Regarding the Status of Treasury Stock Acquisition (Basis for Treasury Stock Acquisition under Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act)
From February 1 to February 28, 2026, 1,317,100 common shares were acquired at a total price of JPY 5,657,642,185. The cumulative number of shares acquired amounts to 6,774,100 shares, with a total acquisition price of JPY 24,230,691,931.
Key Figures
- Total Number of Shares Acquired (February 2026): 1,317,100 shares
- Total Acquisition Price of Shares (February 2026): JPY 5,657,642,185
- Cumulative Total Number of Shares Acquired (As of February 28, 2026): 6,774,100 shares
AI要約
Overview of Treasury Stock Acquisition
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. has implemented treasury stock acquisitions based on the Board of Directors resolution dated November 6, 2025, pursuant to Article 165, Paragraph 3 of the Companies Act. During the period from February 1 to February 28, 2026, 1,317,100 common shares were acquired at a total price of JPY 5,657,642,185 through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Cumulatively, the number of shares acquired has reached 6,774,100 shares, with a total acquisition price of JPY 24,230,691,931. The maximum number of shares eligible for acquisition is set at 30 million shares, and the maximum acquisition price is set at JPY 80 billion.
Impact on Shareholders and Future Plans
All acquired treasury shares are planned to be cancelled by resolution of the Board of Directors pursuant to Article 178 of the Companies Act, which is expected to reduce the number of outstanding shares. This acquisition was conducted through market purchases and aims to enhance shareholder value. The acquisition period is from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2026, and acquisitions may continue going forward.
