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As a result, the total number of issued shares is expected to be approximately 167.96 million. The cancellation will be carried out on June 18, 2026, aiming to enhance shareholder value and improve capital efficiency.\n\n### Future Outlook and Impact on Shareholders\nThis share buyback is expected to prevent dilution and enhance per-share value. By improving capital efficiency, the company aims to strengthen shareholder returns and increase long-term corporate value. Going forward, as part of its capital policy, the company will consider measures that contribute to shareholder value enhancement.","jir_financial_highlights":"Number of Shares to be Cancelled: 3 million shares (unknown)\nTotal Shares Outstanding before Cancellation: unknown (unknown)\nTotal Shares Outstanding after Cancellation: 167,961,960 shares (unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#NihonKohden, #CapitalPolicy, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Number of Shares to be Cancelled: 3 million shares\nTotal Shares Outstanding after Cancellation: 167,961,960 shares\nScheduled Cancellation Date: June 18, 2026","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Nihon Kohden\u3011Share Buyback\uff5cJune 18, 2026","jir_meta_description":"Nihon Kohden plans to cancel 3 million common shares on June 18, 2026, resulting in approximately 168 million shares outstanding. 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