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Based on the board meeting resolution in February 2026, the acquisition was carried out within the upper limit of 2,300,000 shares (5.37%), totaling 625,200 shares during the period. This is aimed at improving capital efficiency and investor returns.\n\n### Future Outlook and Impact on Shareholders\nThis share buyback is considered a measure to stabilize the stock price and enhance shareholder value. The company may consider additional purchases and stock utilization depending on market conditions and its capital policy in the future. It is also aimed at reducing dilution and strengthening shareholder returns.","jir_financial_highlights":"Total number of shares acquired: 625,200 shares (Unknown)\nTotal amount acquired: 2,451,395,000 yen (Unknown)\nAcquisition period: April 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026 (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#LightIndustry, #ShareBuyback, #JapanStocks","jir_key_figures":"Total shares acquired: 625,200 shares (April period)\nTotal amount acquired: 2,451,395,000 yen (April period)\nCumulative shares acquired: 625,200 shares (until end of April 2026)","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Light Industry\u3011Share Buyback Status | May 2026","jir_meta_description":"Light Industry acquired 625,200 shares of treasury stock totaling 2,413,95,000 yen in April 2026, implementing measures to enhance capital efficiency.","jir_og_title":"\u3010Light Industry\u3011Share Buyback Status | May 2026","jir_og_description":"Light Industry acquired 625,200 shares of treasury stock in April 2026, executing measures to promote shareholder returns and capital efficiency.","jir_og_image_url":"\/assets\/og\/company-general_ir.jpg","jir_chart_data_collection":"[]","ir_related_company":9200,"ir_release_date":"","ir_type":"","ir_is_new":false,"ir_document_url":"","jir_ir_type":"share_buyback","footnotes":""},"sector":[],"importance":[],"class_list":["post-45046","ir_release","type-ir_release","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n