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The target is common stock, with a maximum of 300,000 shares (approximately 100 million yen). The period for repurchase is scheduled from August 3, 2026, to March 31, 2027, through market acquisitions. Depending on market conditions and investment opportunities, some or all of the repurchase may not take place.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nThis share repurchase is part of our capital policy aimed at increasing shareholder value. It will help prevent dilution of shares and improve capital efficiency. We will continue to flexibly promote our capital policy according to market trends and management conditions, with the aim of strengthening shareholder returns.","jir_financial_highlights":"Number of Shares to be Repurchased: 300,000 shares (maximum) (Unknown)\nTotal Repurchase Amount: 1,000,000,000 yen (maximum) (Unknown)\nTotal Shares Outstanding (excluding treasury stock): 13,665,504 shares (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#IshiharaChemical, #ShareBuyback, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Number of Shares to be Repurchased: 300,000 shares (maximum)\nTotal Repurchase Amount: 1,000,000,000 yen (maximum)\nTotal Shares Outstanding (excluding treasury stock): 13,665,504 shares","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Ishihara Chemical\u3011Decision to Repurchase Treasury Stock | July 2026","jir_meta_description":"Ishihara Chemical has decided to conduct a treasury stock buyback of up to 300,000 shares to enhance shareholder returns and capital efficiency. 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