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The acquisition period was from May 1 to May 31, 2026, conducted through open market purchases. The company plans to cancel these treasury shares in the future. This acquisition is considered part of efforts to enhance capital efficiency and return value to shareholders, aiming to reduce share dilution.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nThe share buyback will reduce the total number of issued shares of Asahi Kasei, expected to increase per-share value. The acquired shares are anticipated to be canceled, contributing to shareholder value enhancement. As part of its capital policy, the company will continue focusing on shareholder return strategies and improving capital efficiency.","jir_financial_highlights":"Total number of shares acquired: 4,513,200 shares (Unknown)\nTotal acquisition cost: 7,795,914,423 yen (Unknown)\nAcquisition period: May 1, 2026 \u2013 May 31, 2026 (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#AsahiKasei, #ShareBuyback, #CapitalPolicy","jir_key_figures":"Number of shares acquired: 4,513,200 shares\nAcquisition amount: 7,795,914,423 yen\nAcquisition period: May 1, 2026 \u2013 May 31, 2026","jir_meta_title":"[Asahi Kasei] Share Buyback Completed\uff5cMay 2026","jir_meta_description":"Asahi Kasei acquired 4,513,200 shares (about 7.8 billion yen) in May 2026 and plans to cancel them. 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