Hikari Tsushin, Inc.
Notice Regarding the Status of Share Buyback (Acquisition of Treasury Stock Based on the Provision of Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act)
Acquired 27,700 shares of treasury stock totaling 1,184,107,000 yen from March 1 to March 31, 2026. The cumulative number of shares acquired stands at 142,000 shares with a total acquisition price of 6,119,964,000 yen.
Key Figures
- Total Shares Acquired: 27,700 shares (March 1 to March 31, 2026)
- Total Acquisition Price of Shares: 1,184,107,000 yen (same period)
- Cumulative Shares Acquired: 142,000 shares (November 12, 2025 to March 31, 2026)
AI要約
Overview of Capital Policy
Hikari Tsushin, Inc. has conducted share buybacks based on the board resolution dated November 11, 2025, in accordance with the provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 3 of the Companies Act. From March 1 to March 31, 2026, 27,700 shares of treasury stock were acquired through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, totaling 1,184,107,000 yen. The cumulative number of shares acquired amounts to 142,000 shares, with a total acquisition price of 6,119,964,000 yen. The upper limit on the number of shares that can be acquired is 350,000 shares, and the upper limit on acquisition price is 10 billion yen. The acquisition period extends from November 12, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook
This share buyback was conducted within the upper limit set at 0.79% of the total number of outstanding shares (excluding treasury stock), aiming to enhance shareholder value. The acquisition method is market purchase, and although the use of funds has not been specified, it is expected to improve shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Going forward, it is expected that share buybacks within the prescribed limits will continue based on board resolutions.
