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The period is expected to be from January 30, 2026 to December 11, 2026. The purpose of this progress disclosure is to enhance transparency of the share buyback as part of shareholder returns. Future progress will be disclosed regularly, aiming to mitigate dilution and improve capital efficiency.","jir_financial_highlights":"Total number of shares acquired: 0 shares (Unknown)\nTotal acquisition value: 0 yen (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#MerchantBanksShare Buyback, #CapitalPolicyForShares","jir_key_figures":"Upper limit of shares for acquisition: 4,100,000 shares (upper limit)\nCumulative number of shares acquired: 3,514,700 shares\nCumulative acquisition value: 785,928,000 yen","jir_meta_title":"Merchant Banks Share Buyback Progress Disclosure | End of August 2026","jir_meta_description":"Disclosure of progress in share buyback for Merchant Banks. Includes cumulative shares acquired, acquisition value, treasury shares held, upper limits, and future period. 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