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Cumulatively, from April 1 to August 31, 2026, 13,653,500 shares were acquired for a total of 134,476,778,900 yen, with progress toward the cap in the low- to mid-20s to 40% range for both metrics.\n\n### Key points on period, cap, and method\nThe share buyback period is from April 1, 2026 to the date when conditions are met or the cap is reached, and the acquisition method combines market purchases with ToSTNeT-3. The note indicates that shares held in trust for executive compensation BIP and ESOP trusts are included. This time's buyback shows progress toward the cap, suggesting continued policy of acquisitions going forward.","jir_financial_highlights":"Total number of shares acquired (August portion): 568,900 shares (Unknown)\nTotal amount of shares acquired (August portion): 7,230,720,000 yen (Unknown)\nCumulative shares acquired (April 1 \u2013 August 31): 13,653,500 shares (Progress toward cap 21.33%)\nCumulative amount acquired (April 1 \u2013 August 31): 134,476,778,900 yen (Progress toward cap 38.42%)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#Recruit Holdings_Share Buyback","jir_key_figures":"568,900 shares: August portion of acquired shares\n7,230,720,000 yen: August portion of acquired amount\n13,653,500 shares: Cumulative acquired shares from April 1 to August 31","jir_meta_title":"Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. Announces Share Buyback Status | August 2026","jir_meta_description":"Recruit Holdings announces the status of its August 2026 share buyback. 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