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The target shares are our common shares, with a maximum acquisition of 40,000,000 shares (corresponding to approximately 3.9% of the total outstanding shares) and a total acquisition amount capped at 20 billion yen. The acquisition period will be from June 1, 2026, to October 26, 2026, excluding the period from 5 business days before the fiscal year-end through the fiscal year-end. The method of acquisition will be market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Current Status\nAs of March 31, 2026, the total number of outstanding shares (excluding treasury stock) is 1,027,927,899 shares, and treasury stock amounts to 3,857,437 shares. This share buyback is expected to improve capital efficiency and strengthen shareholder returns. The number of shares to be acquired corresponds to about 3.9% of the total outstanding shares and is expected to contribute to enhancing shareholder value.","jir_financial_highlights":"Type of Shares to be Acquired: Our Common Shares (Unknown)\nMaximum Number of Shares to be Acquired: 40,000,000 shares (cap) (Percentage of Outstanding Shares (excluding treasury stock): 3.9%)\nTotal Acquisition Price: 20 billion yen (cap) (Unknown)\nAcquisition Period: June 1, 2026 \u2013 October 26, 2026 (excluding 5 business days before the fiscal year-end through the fiscal year-end) (Unknown)\nOutstanding Shares (excluding treasury stock): 1,027,927,899 shares (Unknown)\nNumber of Treasury Shares: 3,857,437 shares (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#JapanExchangeGroup, #ShareBuyback, #CapitalPolicy, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Maximum Number of Shares to be Acquired: 40,000,000 shares (3.9% of outstanding shares)\nMaximum Total Acquisition Price: 20 billion yen\nAcquisition Period: June 1, 2026 \u2013 October 26, 2026 (excluding 5 business days before the fiscal year-end through the fiscal year-end)","jir_meta_title":"Japan Exchange Group, Inc. 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