Simplex Holdings, Inc.
Notice Regarding the Decision on Matters Concerning Share Buyback (Share Buyback Based on Provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act)
Planned acquisition of up to 5,500,000 shares (2.41% of issued shares) with an upper limit of 5 billion yen, from January 30, 2026 to May 31, 2026.
Key Figures
- Maximum Number of Shares for Share Buyback: 5,500,000 shares (2.41% of total issued shares)
- Maximum Amount for Share Buyback: 5 billion yen
- Buyback Period: 2026-01-30 to 2026-05-31
AI要約
Purpose and Background of Share Buyback
Simplex Holdings Inc. aims to achieve sustainable profit growth and enhance corporate value by prioritizing growth investments such as M&A while maintaining financial soundness. As part of improving capital efficiency, the company has set an ROE target and resolved to conduct share buyback to enhance shareholder returns. The acquired treasury shares may be utilized for stock delivery upon exercise of stock acquisition rights, as consideration for strategic M&A, or for cancellation.
Details of Share Buyback and Funding Plan
The subject shares are the Company's common shares, with a maximum of 5,500,000 shares (2.41% of total issued shares) and a total purchase amount capped at 5 billion yen. The buyback period is from January 30, 2026 to May 31, 2026, primarily via market purchases. The entire amount will be funded by internally generated funds, with a sufficient level ensured from the consolidated cash and cash equivalents of 17.7 billion yen as of December 31, 2025. The company has also received intentions for share acquisition from major shareholders including President Hideki Kaneko and founding members.
