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The planned issuance corresponds to approximately 8.16% of the outstanding shares in potential shares.","jir_summary":"### Overview of the Offering\nAt the board meeting held on April 30, 2026, Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd. resolved to allocate 8,169 units of 1st Series Stock Options and unsecured convertible bonds with stock acquisition rights totaling approximately 10 billion yen to AP PS IV S2, L.P. via third-party allotment. The payment date is scheduled for May 19, 2026. The exercise price is set at 2,448 yen per share (premium 0.45%), subject to downward adjustment depending on stock price revisions on reset dates. The number of potential shares is approximately 4.9 million (at initial exercise price), which corresponds to about 8.16% of the outstanding shares.\n\n### Use and Purpose of the Raised Funds\nThe approximately 12 billion yen raised will be allocated to: (1) repayment of loans related to share buyback by May 2026 (about 10 billion yen), (2) additional investment for growth in the overseas writing instruments business from May 2026 to May 2031 (about 1.5 billion yen), and (3) additional investment to optimize the global supply chain during the same period (about 0.5 billion yen). These actions aim to enhance corporate value and achieve sustainable growth. Additionally, a business alliance with Advantage Partners will be advanced simultaneously to receive management support.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Dilution Measures\nThe number of potential shares represents approximately 8.16% of the outstanding shares (at the initial exercise price) and could reach up to approximately 10.08% (at the lower limit exercise price). To mitigate share dilution, the company plans to conduct a share buyback of up to 4.2 million shares on May 1, 2026. The allottee has agreed to gradually exercise rights after May 19, 2027, to suppress short-term impacts on the stock market.\n\n### Rationality of Issuance Terms and Third-Party Evaluation\nIssuance terms were determined based on evaluations conducted by independent third-party institution Plutus Consulting using Monte Carlo simulations. The exercise and conversion prices are linked to market prices and are judged not to be excessively low. The Audit & Supervisory Board also confirmed the rationality of the terms, certifying they are not particularly favorable to the allottee.\n\n### Overview and Selection Rationale of the Allottee\nThe allottee is AP PS IV S2, L.P., an investment fund established in the Cayman Islands, with services provided by Advantage Partners. The purpose includes not only financing but also management support and utilization of networks, aiming for the company\u2019s medium- to long-term growth and corporate value enhancement. Investigations have denied any connections with antisocial forces.\n\n### Future Prospects\nThis third-party allotment fundraising is expected to have a minimal impact on current term results while strengthening equity capital and the financial base. The company plans to leverage management, financial, sales, and recruitment advice from Advantage Partners to drive management reforms amid a challenging economic environment.","jir_financial_highlights":"Amount of Funds Raised (Net Proceeds Estimated): 12,001,477,026 yen (Unknown)\nTotal Number of Stock Options: 8,169 units (Unknown)\nTotal Amount of Convertible Bonds with Stock Acquisition Rights: 9,999,969,000 yen (Unknown)\nNumber of Potential Shares (at Initial Exercise\/Conversion Price of 2,448 yen): 4,901,800 shares (total) (Unknown)\nNumber of Potential Shares (at Lower Limit Exercise\/Conversion Price of 2,203 yen): 5,446,900 shares (total) (Unknown)\nOutstanding Shares (As of December 31, 2025): 60,042,592 shares (Unknown)\nDilution Rate (at Initial Exercise\/Conversion Price): 8.16% (Unknown)\nDilution Rate (at Lower Limit Exercise\/Conversion Price): 9.07% (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#MitsubishiPencil, #CapitalPolicy, #StockOptions, #ConvertibleBonds, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Estimated Net Proceeds of Funds Raised: 12,001,477,026 yen\nNumber of Potential Shares (at Initial Exercise\/Conversion Price): 4,901,800 shares (approximately 8.16% of outstanding shares)\nMaximum Number of Shares for Share Buyback: 4,200,000 shares (Scheduled for May 1, 2026)","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Mitsubishi Pencil\u3011Approx. 12 Billion Yen Third-Party Allotment of Stock Options and Convertible Bonds\uff5cApril 2026","jir_meta_description":"Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd. is issuing approximately 12 billion yen of stock options and convertible bonds with stock acquisition rights via third-party allotment, allocating the funds to share buyback repayment and overseas business investment.","jir_og_title":"\u3010Mitsubishi Pencil\u3011Approx. 12 Billion Yen Third-Party Allotment of Stock Options and Convertible Bonds\uff5cApril 2026","jir_og_description":"Mitsubishi Pencil issues stock options and convertible bonds via third-party allotment, utilizing funds for share buyback repayments and growth investments in overseas business.","jir_og_image_url":"\/assets\/og\/company-general_ir.jpg","jir_chart_data_collection":"[]","ir_related_company":9358,"ir_release_date":"","ir_type":"","ir_is_new":false,"ir_document_url":"","jir_ir_type":"capital_policy","footnotes":""},"sector":[],"importance":[],"class_list":["post-44394","ir_release","type-ir_release","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n