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As of now, 72,000 common shares have been repurchased, totaling approximately 305,679,989 yen, with the purchase period from June 1, 2026 to June 23, 2026. The method of acquisition is market purchases. For reference, a prior board resolution set a cap of 900,000 shares, a cap of 3.5 billion yen, and a period from November 14 to July 31, 2026, with cumulative buyback figures also presented.","jir_summary":"### Overview of capital policy\nToday, Esp\u00e9c Corp. discloses the status of share buybacks under the Companies Act. The most recent tranche purchased 72,000 shares via market purchases, with a total cost of 305,679,989 yen. The acquisition period is June 1, 2026, to June 23, 2026. In previous board resolutions, the cap was 900,000 shares, the cap amount was 3.5 billion yen, and the period was November 14 to July 31, 2026, with cumulative buyback figures also provided. This is interpreted as aiming for appropriate circulation of treasury stock to enhance shareholder value as a capital policy.\n\n### Impact on shareholders and outlook\nBy pursuing continued share buybacks, the company aims to optimize the number of outstanding shares and improve earnings per share. The current buyback was conducted via market purchases, and the acquisition period is expected to have limited short-term financial impact. However, depending on cumulative buyback amount and share count progress, it could provide positive signals for shareholder returns and dilution control. Attention now turns to updates on future buybacks and cumulative figures.","jir_financial_highlights":"Total number of shares acquired: 72,000 shares (Unknown)\nTotal acquisition cost of shares: 305,679,989 yen (Unknown)\nAcquisition period: June 1, 2026 \u2013 June 23, 2026 (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#Esp\u00e9c, #ShareBuyback, #CapitalPolicy","jir_key_figures":"Total number of shares acquired: 72,000 shares\nTotal acquisition cost of shares: 305,679,989 yen\nAcquisition period: June 1, 2026 \u2013 June 23, 2026","jir_meta_title":"Esp\u00e9c \u2014 Share Buyback Status Disclosure | July 8, 2026","jir_meta_description":"Disclosure of Esp\u00e9c's share buyback status. 72,000 shares acquired for 305,679,989 yen (period: 2026\/6\/1-6\/23). Includes prior caps and cumulative buyback figures. 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