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Through a resolution by the Board of Directors, the company aims to reduce policy-held shares by 200 billion yen (book value) by FY2027 and to lower the ratio to less than 20% of consolidated shareholders\u2019 equity at an early stage. This initiative seeks to enhance capital efficiency and strengthen financial soundness.\n\n### Future Initiatives and Corporate Strategy\nThe company is promoting the reduction of policy-held shares from a corporate governance perspective, with a goal of achieving less than 10% early. This will lead to more efficient capital utilization and increased corporate value, contributing to maximizing shareholder value. It also plans to continue reviewing and reducing its holdings to improve financial health.","jir_financial_highlights":"Share Holdings Reduction Amount: 20 billion yen (book value) (Newly set to be reduced by FY2027)\nTarget Ratio of Policy-held Shares: Less than 20% (Aiming to achieve less than 10% early)\nTarget Period: End of March 2021 \u2013 End of March 2027 (Same as before revision)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#FourthNorthKantoFinancialGroup, #CapitalPolicy, #JapanStocks","jir_key_figures":"Share Holdings Reduction Amount: 20 billion yen (book value)\nTarget Ratio of Policy-held Shares: Less than 20% (aiming for less than 10% early)\nTarget Period: End of March 2021 \u2013 End of March 2027","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Fourth North Kanto Financial Group\u3011Share Reduction Policy Review | May 2026","jir_meta_description":"Fourth North Kanto Financial Group has revised its share reduction target, aiming to reduce holdings by 20 billion yen by FY2027 and achieve a ratio below 20% of shareholders\u2019 equity earlier. 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