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The number of shares disposed was 27,217, at a disposal price of 2,666 yen per share, totaling 72,560,522 yen. The recipients were 7 directors and 10 executive officers, with the respective share allocations of 2,961 shares for directors and 24,256 shares for officers. This disposal is considered part of shareholder value enhancement and an employee compensation system, positioned as part of the company's future capital policy.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nThis share buyback is expected to reduce the number of shares and improve capital efficiency. Funds from the disposal are unknown but may contribute to shareholder returns and corporate growth strategies. The company intends to continue considering share buybacks and disposals as part of its capital policy to maximize shareholder value. Details of future plans or forecasts will require additional disclosures.","jir_financial_highlights":"Number of Shares Disposed: 27,217 shares (Unknown)\nDisposal Price: 2,666 yen (Unknown)\nTotal Disposal Amount: 72,560,522 yen (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#EikenChemical, #ShareBuyback, #JapanStocks","jir_key_figures":"Number of Shares Disposed: 27,217 shares\nDisposal Price: 2,666 yen\nTotal Disposal Amount: 72,560,522 yen","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Eiken Chemical\u3011Share Buyback Completion\uff5cJuly 2026","jir_meta_description":"Eiken Chemical disposed of 27,217 treasury shares on July 22, 2026, raising a total of 72.56 million yen as part of its capital policy.","jir_og_title":"\u3010Eiken Chemical\u3011Share Buyback Completion\uff5cJuly 2026","jir_og_description":"Eiken Chemical has completed its share buyback to improve capital efficiency. 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