Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
Notice Regarding Status of Share Buyback (Buyback of Treasury Stock Based on the Provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act)
Between January 1 and January 31, 2026, Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. acquired 1,211,700 shares of its treasury stock for approximately 6.777 billion yen, bringing the total cumulative shares acquired to 11,750,900 shares with a total acquisition price of approximately 51.3 billion yen.
Key Figures
- Total Number of Shares Acquired: 1,211,700 shares (January 1 to January 31, 2026)
- Total Acquisition Price of Shares: 6,777,261,785 yen (January 1 to January 31, 2026)
- Cumulative Total Number of Shares Acquired: 11,750,900 shares (May 9, 2025 to January 31, 2026)
AI要約
Overview of Capital Policy
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. is conducting share buybacks based on the resolution passed by the Board of Directors on May 8, 2025, pursuant to the provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 3 of the Companies Act. The maximum number of shares authorized for acquisition is 30 million shares (7.42% of the total outstanding shares), the maximum acquisition price is 70 billion yen, and the acquisition period is set from May 9, 2025, to April 24, 2026. During the acquisition period in January 2026, 1,211,700 shares were acquired through market purchases for approximately 6.777 billion yen.
Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook
As of the end of January 2026, the cumulative number of shares acquired reached 11,750,900 shares, with a total acquisition price of approximately 51.3 billion yen. This results in part of the outstanding shares being held as treasury stock, which is expected to improve capital efficiency by curbing dilution and serving as part of shareholder returns. The company intends to continue acquiring treasury stock within the scope of the Board of Directors' resolution going forward.
