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The company plans to continue share repurchases in the future.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Capital Policy\nCanon conducted a share buyback through market purchase in April 2026, acquiring 5,620,300 shares during the month. As a result, the total number of shares acquired reached 15,656,600. The total purchase amount was 24,401,567,800 yen, and the company has indicated its intention to continue share buybacks. These measures aim to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nThe share buyback is intended to prevent dilution and support the stock price, and is regarded as part of shareholder return initiatives by investors. The company plans to continue with share repurchases, aiming to improve shareholder value as part of its capital policy. 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