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The target shares are common stock, with a maximum of 1.4 million shares (up to 7 billion yen). The acquisition period is from May 15, 2026, to March 24, 2027, conducted through market purchases, with the shares to be canceled on March 31, 2027. This will increase the treasury stock ratio against the total issued shares, strengthening shareholder returns.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nThe share buyback and cancellation will suppress dilution, potentially improve value per share and profit metrics. It is positioned as part of shareholder return strategies, likely contributing to maintaining or raising attractive stock prices, and promoting flexible capital policies aimed at increasing corporate value.","jir_financial_highlights":"Number of shares acquired: 1,400,000 shares (Limit)\nTotal amount for share buyback: 7 billion yen (Limit)\nNumber of treasury shares holding as of April 30, 2026: 2,770,488 shares (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#Kaneka, #ShareBuyback, #CapitalPolicy","jir_key_figures":"Number of shares acquired: 1,400,000 shares\nTotal amount for share buyback: 7 billion yen\nNumber of treasury shares as of April 30, 2026: 2,770,488 shares","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Kaneka\u3011 Decision on Share Acquisition and Cancellation \uff5c May 2026","jir_meta_description":"Kaneka aims to enhance shareholder value by acquiring 1.4 million shares (up to 7 billion yen) and planning to cancel them in March 2027. 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