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The buyback will utilize the Tokyo Stock Exchange's off-auction method, with results to be announced the following day.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Capital Policy\nJapan Post announced that its Board of Directors resolved to implement a share buyback on May 15, 2026, and plans to acquire up to 72,115,300 shares (up to 149.9 billion yen) on May 27, 2026. The buyback will be conducted using the Tokyo Stock Exchange's off-auction method (ToSTNeT-3), with the possibility that some or all of the acquisition may not take place depending on market conditions. The results will be announced the next day.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nWhile the recent share buyback has not yet received approval from the Financial Services Agency, it is expected to be accepted by the major shareholder, the Minister of Finance, consistent with the objectives of the postal privatization law. The purpose of the buyback is considered to be shareholder returns and capital efficiency improvements. The company may consider additional share buybacks or capital policies as necessary in the future.","jir_financial_highlights":"Type of shares targeted for purchase: Common stock (Unknown)\nTotal number of shares that can be acquired: 72,115,300 shares (Up to limit)\nTotal purchase price of shares: 149,999,824,000 yen (Up to limit)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#JapanPost, #ShareBuyback, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Maximum number of shares to be acquired: 72,115,300 shares\nMaximum purchase amount: 149.9 billion yen\nScheduled purchase date: May 27, 2026","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Japan Post\u3011Decision to Implement Share Buyback\uff5cMay 2026","jir_meta_description":"Japan Post has scheduled the share buyback approved on May 15, 2026, for May 27, 2026. The maximum amount is 149.9 billion yen and up to 72,115,300 shares will be acquired. 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