Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
Announcement of Share Buyback｜May 2026
Shin-Etsu Chemical plans to conduct a tender offer in May 2026 to acquire 45,000,000 shares of treasury stock (2.5 billion yen). The subscribed shares are approximately 10,069,400 from Aioi Nissay Dowa and Sompo Japan, with a purchase price set at 5,235 yen, discounted by 10% from the market's lowest price.
Key Figures
- Number of treasury shares to be acquired: 45,000,000 shares
- Planned purchase amount: 250,000,000,000 yen
- Number of shares applied for: approximately 10,069,400 shares
AI要約
Overview of Capital Policy
Shin-Etsu Chemical plans to implement a tender offer in May 2026 to acquire 45,000,000 shares of treasury stock (total amount of 2,500 billion yen). The purchase price is set at 5,235 yen, which is 10% below the market's lowest price. The subscription intention involves approximately 10,069,400 shares from Aioi Nissay Dowa and Sompo Japan. This initiative aims to enhance shareholder returns and capital efficiency. The purchase period is from May 21 to June 17, 2026, with settlement scheduled for July 9.
Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook
This share buyback aims to improve capital efficiency and shareholder returns, contributing to the prevention of stock dilution. Part of the subscribed shares are scheduled to be sold by 2029 and 2031, while the sale policy for remaining shares is undecided. Following the buyback, the treasury share ratio will reach approximately 2.42%, maintaining financial soundness.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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