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The upper limit is set at 2.32% of the total issued shares and 7,000 million yen, and the remaining acquisition period runs from May 15, 2026 to March 24, 2027.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Outlook\nThis disclosure is a progress report on the share buyback, indicating that cumulative acquisitions will continue via market purchases. Although direct dilution figures are not disclosed, specifying the upper limit and cumulative amount suggests an intention to improve capital efficiency. Depending on future acquisition activity, this may lead to an increase in value per share and a strengthened stance on shareholder returns.","jir_financial_highlights":"Total number of shares acquired (this month): 153,300 shares (Unknown)\nTotal acquisition amount (this month): 926,593,200 yen (Unknown)\nAcquisition period: September 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026 (Unknown)\nCumulative total number of shares acquired: 384,900 shares (Unknown)\nCumulative acquisition amount: 2,245,850,900 yen (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#Kaneka_ShareBuyback","jir_key_figures":"Total number of shares acquired (this month): 153,300 shares\nTotal acquisition amount (this month): 926,593,200 yen\nCumulative total number of shares acquired: 384,900 shares\nCumulative acquisition amount: 2,245,850,900 yen\nAcquisition period: 2026-09-01\u301c2026-09-30","jir_meta_title":"Kaneka Corporation Announces Progress of Share Buyback\uff5cSeptember 2026","jir_meta_description":"Kaneka Corporation announces interim results of its share buyback. 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