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As a result, the total number of issued shares will be 148,700,000.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Capital Policy\nNihon Kayaku's Board of Directors has resolved to cancel 11,300,000 shares of treasury stock (7.06%) on May 22, 2026. Consequently, the total number of issued shares will be 148,700,000. The purpose of this cancellation is to improve capital efficiency and stock price, based on the policy of canceling all treasury stock acquired in March 2025.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nThe cancellation of treasury stock will reduce the total number of issued shares, helping to curb share dilution. This is expected to enhance shareholder value and stabilize the stock price. The company plans to continue implementing capital policies aimed at improving capital efficiency and strengthening shareholder returns.","jir_financial_highlights":"Number of Shares to be Cancelled: 11,300,000 shares (Proportion of total issued shares prior to cancellation: 7.06%)\nScheduled Cancellation Date: May 22, 2026 (Date confirmed)\nTotal Issued Shares After Cancellation: 148,700,000 shares (Decrease from previous total)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#NihonKayaku, #TreasuryStockCancellation, #CapitalPolicy, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Number of Shares to be Cancelled: 11,300,000 shares (7.06%)\nScheduled Cancellation Date: May 22, 2026\nTotal Issued Shares After Cancellation: 148,700,000 shares","jir_meta_title":"[Nihon Kayaku] Resolution to Cancel Treasury Stock \uff5c May 22, 2026","jir_meta_description":"Nihon Kayaku has scheduled to cancel 11,300,000 shares of treasury stock on May 22, 2026. 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