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The purchase will commence on August 28, 2026 and is expected to continue until around the end of December. The company will provide funding to Murakami under protective measures, and Murakami\u2019s current holding is 36,500 shares (0.16%), expected to rise to 206,423 shares (0.89%) after the purchase completes.","jir_summary":"### Overview of the purchase\nOur director and COO, Hideo Murakami, has decided to acquire up to \u00a5200 million worth of the company\u2019s shares in the market. The purchases will be conducted as an individual transaction and entrusted to a securities firm within a defined price range and conditions. The funds for the purchases will be loaned by the company to Mr. Murakami under appropriate asset protection measures. The start date is planned for August 28, 2026, with a continuation expected until around December 31, 2026.\n\n### Background and purpose\nIn light of Murakami\u2019s appointment as COO in June 2026, the share purchases are being carried out to demonstrate commitment to the company\u2019s growth and value enhancement. Murakami currently holds 36,500 shares (0.16%), and the holding is expected to rise to 0.89% upon completion of the purchase.","jir_financial_highlights":"Total planned purchase amount: Up to about 200 million yen (Unknown)\nPurchase start date: August 28, 2026 (Unknown)\nPurchase period: Up to around end-December 2026 (Unknown)\nMr. Murakami's shareholding: 36,500 shares (0.16% of issued shares) (Unknown)\nExpected holding upon completion: 206,423 shares (0.89%) (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#WillGroupShareBuyback, #ExecutiveShareholdingIncrease","jir_key_figures":"Purchase total: Up to about 200 million yen\nCurrent holdings: 36,500 shares (0.16%)\nHolding upon completion: 206,423 shares (0.89%)","jir_meta_title":"WillGroup Co., Ltd. COO Hideo Murakami Announces Market Purchase of Company Shares | August 2026","jir_meta_description":"WillGroup announces a market purchase of company shares by COO Hideo Murakami. 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