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The acquisition cap is 400,200 shares (equivalent to 2.7% of the total number of issued shares) with a total value cap of 63,231,600 yen. The acquisition method is a purchase via ToSTNeT-3, commencing on November 11, 2026, and results are scheduled to be announced on the same day at 08:45. Current treasury stock holdings are 2,405,000 shares (note: total number of issued shares partially unspecified).","jir_summary":"### Overview of Capital Policy Implementation\nArea Quest Inc. resolved to acquire treasury stock aimed at improving capital efficiency and strengthening shareholder returns. The acquisition is planned up to 400,200 shares, equivalent to 2.7% of the total number of issued shares, with a total cap of 63,231,600 yen. The method will be an entrusted public purchase using ToSTNeT-3, executed within a single-day trading session, and results will be announced at 08:45 on the same day. It is noted that acquisitions may not be executed depending on market conditions.\n\n### Schedule and Expected Impact\nThe acquisition is scheduled to commence on November 11, 2026, with results to be announced on the same day. Current treasury stock holdings are 2,405,000 shares (as of 2026\/11\/10). The impact on shareholder composition and dilution will depend on disclosed data. This capital policy aims to enable flexible capital management and reinforce shareholder returns.","jir_financial_highlights":"Total number of shares to be acquired: 400,200 shares (cap) (Unknown)\nTotal purchase price for share acquisition: 63,231,600 yen (cap) (Unknown)\nTreasury stock holdings (as of 2026\/11\/10): 2,405,000 shares (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#ShareBuybackDecision, #CapitalPolicyExecution","jir_key_figures":"Total number of shares to be acquired: 400,200 shares (cap)\nTotal purchase price for share acquisition: 63,231,600 yen (cap)\nTreasury stock holdings: 2,405,000 shares (as of 2026\/11\/10)","jir_meta_title":"Area Quest Inc. Announces Share Buyback Decision\uff5cNovember 2026","jir_meta_description":"Area Quest Inc. will acquire up to 400,200 shares (cap) totaling 63,231,600 yen via ToSTNeT-3. Announces schedule, disclosure timing, and current treasury stock holdings. 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