Kaneka Corporation
Notice Regarding the Status of Treasury Stock Acquisition
From January 1 to January 31, 2026, 115,000 shares of treasury stock were acquired at a total acquisition cost of 529,281,800 yen. The cumulative acquisition is 2,164,000 shares totaling 9,277,563,877 yen.
Key Figures
- Acquisition Period: January 1, 2026 to January 31, 2026
- Number of Shares Acquired (January): 115,000 shares
- Cumulative Number of Shares Acquired (as of January 31, 2026): 2,164,000 shares
AI要約
Overview of Treasury Stock Acquisition
Kaneka Corporation is conducting a treasury stock acquisition based on the Board of Directors resolution dated May 14, 2025, with an upper limit of 3 million shares and a total acquisition cost of 12 billion yen, during the period from May 15, 2025 to March 24, 2026. The status from January 1 to January 31, 2026, was 115,000 shares acquired at a cost of 529,281,800 yen. The cumulative number of shares acquired stands at 2,164,000 shares with a cumulative acquisition cost of 9,277,563,877 yen. The method of acquisition is market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook
This treasury stock acquisition plan aims to acquire up to 4.77% of the total issued shares (excluding treasury stock) as part of shareholder returns and to enhance capital efficiency. Future acquisitions may continue up to the set upper limit based on Board resolutions; however, the specific pace of acquisition and details of fund usage remain unclear. Investors should pay close attention to ongoing disclosures regarding the acquisition status.
