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Until now, the policy aimed to provide necessary information and ensure evaluation periods for large-scale buyback activities. Going forward, the company will continue to focus on enhancing corporate value and safeguarding shareholder interests, providing appropriate disclosures and decision-making support regarding acquisition activities.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Measures\nEven after the abolition of the policy, Japan Metallurgical Industry will provide appropriate information in accordance with laws and regulations, maintaining an environment where shareholders can make proper judgments. The company will also ensure sufficient information and time for those attempting share buyback activities and will disclose opinions of the Board of Directors to protect shareholder interests. This approach is expected to enable shareholders to continue making investment decisions with confidence.","jir_financial_highlights":"","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#JapanMetallurgicalIndustry, #IRRelated, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Date of decision to abolish the policy: May 8, 2026\nExpiration of the policy's validity period: End of the 144th shareholders' meeting held on June 25, 2026\nStart date of policy implementation: June 27, 2007","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Japan Metallurgical Industry\u3011 Abolition of Share Buyback Policy | May 2026","jir_meta_description":"Japan Metallurgical Industry has abolished its share buyback policy and will continue to provide appropriate information and support to shareholders. 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