Hitachi, Ltd.
Notice Regarding Acquisition of Treasury Stock (Based on the Provisions of Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act and the Articles of Incorporation)
Hitachi, Ltd. has decided to acquire up to 30 million shares of common stock (0.67% of issued shares) through market purchase from January 30, 2026, to April 30, 2026, with an upper limit of 100 billion yen.
Key Figures
- Total Number of Shares Acquirable: 30 million shares (upper limit, 0.67% of total issued shares)
- Total Acquisition Price for Shares: 100 billion yen (upper limit)
- Acquisition Period: 2026-01-30 to 2026-04-30
AI要約
Overview of Capital Policy
At the Board of Directors meeting held on January 29, 2026, Hitachi, Ltd. established a framework for the acquisition of treasury stock pursuant to Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act and Article 32 of its Articles of Incorporation. The target is common stock, with an upper limit of 30 million shares (0.67% of the total issued shares), and the total acquisition price is capped at 100 billion yen. The acquisition period is from January 30 to April 30, 2026, and acquisitions are planned through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook
The purpose of the treasury stock acquisition is to enhance corporate value over the medium to long term and expand shareholder returns, taking into account financial conditions and progress on asset disposals. There is a possibility that the acquisition may be partially or fully not conducted depending on market conditions. Regarding future outlook, it is noted that various risk factors such as economic conditions, foreign exchange fluctuations, and raw material price changes exist.
