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Based on the Board of Directors\u2019 resolution in February 2026, the company is progressing with the purchase of up to 625,000 shares.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Capital Policy\nBased on the Board of Directors\u2019 resolution in February 2026, Japan Carbon is proceeding with the share buyback of common stock, having acquired 33,100 shares through market purchase by May 2026. The total of acquired shares so far is 105,200, with a planned acquisition period from March to August 2026. The maximum number of shares to be acquired is set at 625,000, with a total maximum investment of 2.5 billion yen. The program aims to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency.\n\n### Future Outlook and Impact on Shareholders\nThe company will continue to promote share buybacks to suppress share dilution and enhance shareholder value. By advancing the planned acquisitions during the period until August 2026, Japan Carbon aims to secure shareholder interests and increase corporate value. Details regarding the status and amounts of acquisitions will be disclosed as appropriate, and the measures are expected to attract shareholder interest as part of the company\u2019s capital policy.","jir_financial_highlights":"Total number of shares purchased: 33,100 shares (Unknown)\nTotal amount of purchase cost: 159,610,500 yen (Unknown)\nCumulative number of shares acquired (as of May 31, 2026): 105,200 shares (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#JapanCarbon, #ShareBuyback, #CapitalPolicy, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Total shares purchased: 33,100 shares\nTotal purchase amount: 159,610,500 yen\nCumulative shares acquired (as of May 31, 2026): 105,200 shares","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Japan Carbon\u3011Share Buyback Status | June 2026","jir_meta_description":"Japan Carbon acquired 33,100 common shares in May 2026 through market purchase, bringing total shares acquired to 105,200. 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