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In prior resolutions, up to 30 million shares and up to 80 billion yen were planned for cancellation of all shares, but current status shows a progress as of the interim period with cumulative total 11,951,600 shares and total amount 49,368,790,195 yen.","jir_summary":"### Key points of the status\nAjinomoto has progressed the previously resolved share buyback plan by acquiring ordinary shares through market purchases from June 1 to June 30, 2026. As an interim update, the number of shares acquired is 1,176,600, with a total amount of 6,091,394,595 yen. Cumulatively, 11,951,600 shares have been acquired, totaling 49,368,790,195 yen.\n\n### Background and outlook\nThe initial plan anticipated up to 30 million shares and up to 80 billion yen, with the purchase period from December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2026. The current cumulative progress shows advancement toward the cap, but whether shares will ultimately be canceled or actions to mitigate dilution will depend on future resolutions by the board of directors.","jir_financial_highlights":"Total number of shares acquired: 1,176,600 \u682a (Unknown)\nTotal amount of share acquisition value: 6,091,394,595 \u5186 (Unknown)\nAcquisition period: From June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (Unknown)\nCumulative total shares acquired: 11,951,600 \u682a (Unknown)\nCumulative total acquisition value: 49,368,790,195 \u5186 (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#Ajinomoto, #ShareBuyback, #IR","jir_key_figures":"Total shares acquired: 1,176,600 shares\nTotal amount of share acquisition value: 6,091,394,595 yen\nCumulative total shares acquired: 11,951,600 shares","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Ajinomoto Co., Inc.\u3011Progress of Share Buyback Announced\uff5cJuly 2026","jir_meta_description":"Ajinomoto discloses interim progress of the share buyback. 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