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This measure is implemented as part of a stock compensation system for employees and officers, with shares to be acquired from the stock exchange market during the trust period. The aim is to enhance shareholder value and strengthen employee incentives.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nThe recent additional contribution and share acquisition are positioned as part of shareholder return initiatives and efforts to prevent share dilution. The acquisition period is from May 25 to June 4, 2026, during which shares will be purchased from the market. Going forward, Kobe Steel, Ltd. may continue to acquire shares as part of its capital policy aimed at increasing shareholder value and maximizing corporate value over the mid- to long-term.","jir_financial_highlights":"Additional Contribution Amount: 1,080,000,000 Yen (Unknown)\nMaximum Number of Shares to be Acquired: 4,280,000 shares (Unknown)\nAdditional Contribution Date: May 25, 2026 (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#KobeSteel, #ShareBuyback, #CapitalPolicy","jir_key_figures":"Additional contribution amount: 1,080,000,000 Yen\nMaximum number of shares to be acquired: 4,280,000 shares\nAcquisition period: May 25 to June 4, 2026","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Kobe Steel, Ltd.\u3011 Share Benefit Trust Additional Contribution | May 2026","jir_meta_description":"Kobe Steel, Ltd. plans to additionally contribute 1,080 million yen on May 25, 2026, and acquire up to 4,280 thousand shares as part of a capital policy to enhance shareholder value.","jir_og_title":"\u3010Kobe Steel, Ltd.\u3011 Share Benefit Trust Additional Contribution | May 2026","jir_og_description":"Kobe Steel, Ltd. plans to additionally contribute 1,080 million yen on May 25, 2026, and intends to acquire shares. 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