Canon Inc.
Notice Regarding the Status of Treasury Stock Acquisition (Treasury Stock Acquisition Based on Provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act)
From January 30 to February 28, 2026, Canon Inc. acquired 4,179,200 shares of treasury stock for a total of 20,036,615,700 yen.
Key Figures
- Total number of shares acquired: 4,179,200 shares (January 30 to February 28, 2026)
- Total acquisition cost of shares acquired: 20,036,615,700 yen
- Maximum number of shares to be acquired based on Board of Directors resolution: 54,000,000 shares (approximately 6.1% of total outstanding shares)
AI要約
Overview of Capital Policy
Canon Inc. has conducted treasury stock acquisitions based on a resolution of the Board of Directors dated January 29, 2026, pursuant to Article 165, Paragraph 3 of the Companies Act. The acquisition method is market purchase on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. From January 30 to February 28, 2026, Canon acquired 4,179,200 shares of treasury stock for a total of 20,036,615,700 yen. The Board of Directors resolution sets the maximum number of shares to be acquired at 54 million shares, the total acquisition cost limit at 200 billion yen, and the acquisition period from January 30, 2026, to January 29, 2027.
Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook
This treasury stock acquisition sets an upper limit at approximately 6.1% of the total number of outstanding shares (excluding treasury stock), aiming to enhance shareholder value. Acquisitions are carried out gradually through market purchases, and treasury stock acquisitions are expected to continue within the scope of the Board of Directors resolution. This is anticipated to improve earnings per share and enhance capital efficiency.
