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Total number of shares authorized: 64,000,000 shares; total amount cap: 3,500 hundred million yen; period extension effective from April 1, 2026 up to March 31, 2027 or until the cap is reached. Cumulative purchases: approx. 16,384,200 shares; purchase amount approx. 178,135,923,900 yen (2026\/4\/1-2026\/9\/30).","jir_summary":"### Overview of Capital Policy\nBy resolution of the Board of Directors dated today, the purchase period for the share buyback program has been extended. The purchase cap is 64,000,000 shares and the total amount cap is 3,500 hundred million yen. Purchase methods will be market purchases or via ToSTNeT-3, etc. Cumulatively, from April 1 to September 30 the company purchased 16,384,200 shares for approximately 17,813,592,3900 yen (note: stated amount equals 178,135,923,900 yen), representing approximately 25.60% progress based on total shares outstanding and approximately 50.90% progress on a monetary basis.\n\n### Outlook and Impact on Shareholders\nThe extension of the purchase period is intended to continue improving capital efficiency and enhancing shareholder returns. Purchases are expected to be executed appropriately taking into account market conditions, available investment capacity and the financial position, with consideration given to dilution mitigation and financial stability.","jir_financial_highlights":"Maximum number of shares for share buyback: 64,000,000 shares (After change: Board resolution on 2026-10-14)\nTotal amount cap for share buyback: 3,500 hundred million yen (After change: Board resolution on 2026-10-14)\nPurchase period: From 2026-04-01 until the following date(s): (1) 2027-03-31 (After change)\nCumulative number of shares purchased (2026\/4\/1-2026\/9\/30): 16,384,200 shares (Progress toward cap: 25.60%)\nCumulative purchase amount: 178,135,923,900 yen (Progress toward cap: 50.90%)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#Recruit","jir_key_figures":"Maximum number of shares for share buyback: 64,000,000 shares\nTotal amount cap for share buyback: 3,500 hundred million yen\nCumulative number of shares purchased (2026\/4\/1-2026\/9\/30): 16,384,200 shares","jir_meta_title":"Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. 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