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From April to May 2026, a cumulative total of 2,395,900 shares, approximately 1 billion yen, have been acquired.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Capital Policy\nObic is proceeding with share buyback based on the board of directors' resolution on April 21, 2026. The target is common shares, with acquisitions made via market purchases from May 1 to May 31, 2026, totaling 1,713,300 shares and 7,075,465,000 yen. From April to May 2026, a total of 2,395,900 shares, approximately 1 billion yen, have been acquired. The company plans to continue share repurchases as part of its shareholder return strategy.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nThe current share buyback aims to reduce shareholder dilution and strengthen shareholder returns. The acquisition period is scheduled from April 2026 to March 2027, with an upper limit of 10 million shares, accounting for 2.3% of issued shares, and a total amount of up to 50 billion yen. 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