Kato Sangyo Co., Ltd.
Notice Regarding Status and Completion of Treasury Stock Acquisition (Based on the Provisions of Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act)
From March 1 to March 31, 2026, 67,500 shares of treasury stock were acquired at a total cost of JPY 432,651,000. The cumulative number of shares acquired reached 976,600 shares at a total cost of JPY 5,902,891,000, marking the completion of the acquisition.
Key Figures
- Number of shares acquired (March 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026): 67,500 shares
- Total acquisition cost of shares (March 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026): JPY 432,651,000
- Cumulative number of shares acquired (As of March 31, 2026): 976,600 shares
AI要約
Overview of Treasury Stock Acquisition
Kato Sangyo Co., Ltd. conducted treasury stock acquisition pursuant to the resolution of the Board of Directors on May 9, 2025, in accordance with Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act and Article 34 of the Articles of Incorporation. The acquisition period spanned from May 12, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with acquisitions executed via market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and off-auction purchases through ToSTNeT-3. As of March 31, 2026, the cumulative number of shares acquired totaled 976,600 shares, with total acquisition cost amounting to JPY 5,902,891,000, concluding the treasury stock acquisition under said Board resolution.
Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook
This treasury stock acquisition had an upper limit of 2,000,000 shares, equivalent to a maximum of 6.4% of the total number of issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and was undertaken as part of efforts to improve capital efficiency and return value to shareholders. The shares acquired represent approximately 48.8% of the upper limit. The completion of the acquisition is expected to stabilize capital policy going forward. Although specific details regarding the use of funds and objectives were not disclosed, this is presumed to be a standard treasury stock acquisition aimed at enhancing shareholder value.
