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The total amount is capped at 46,000 thousand yen, and the acquisition period is from October 1, 2026 to September 22, 2027. Market purchases and off-auction block trades will be used. Depending on the acquisition status, there is a possibility of infringing the listing maintenance criteria of the Growth Market, and, depending on conditions, the Company may consider sole listing on the Nagoya Stock Exchange.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Capital Policy\nThe Company has decided to acquire treasury stock to stabilize shareholder returns while achieving business growth. The target is common shares, with an upper limit of 184,000 shares (7.8% of total issued shares) and a total amount capped at 46,000 thousand yen. The acquisition period is from October 1, 2026 to September 22, 2027. Purchase methods will combine market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and off-auction block trades.\n\n### Listing Maintenance and Future Options\nDepending on the acquisition status, there is a possibility of infringing the listing maintenance criteria of the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market. If such infringement occurs, the Company intends to consider sole listing on the Nagoya Stock Exchange Main Market where it is concurrently listed.","jir_financial_highlights":"Total number of shares to be acquired: 184,000 shares (Upper limit)\nRatio to total issued shares: 7.8% (Upper limit)\nTotal acquisition price of shares: 46,000 thousand yen (Upper limit)\nAcquisition period: 2026-10-01\uff5e2027-09-22","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#LivingTechnologiesShares, #ShareBuyback","jir_key_figures":"Total number of shares to be acquired: 184,000 shares (Upper limit)\nRatio to total issued shares: 7.8% (Upper limit)\nTotal acquisition price of shares: 460,000,000 yen (Upper limit)","jir_meta_title":"Living Technologies Inc. Decides on Treasury Stock Acquisition\uff5cOctober 2026","jir_meta_description":"Living Technologies Inc. has decided to acquire treasury stock to balance shareholder returns and growth. 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