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The disclosed results up to July 31, 2026 show 402,000 shares acquired at 1,363,308,389 yen. Cumulatively, as of July 31, 2026, 891,400 shares and 2,942,125,780 yen have been acquired.\n\n### Impact on shareholder value and outlook\nShare buybacks are viewed as a measure to mitigate dilution and enhance shareholder value, and should be closely watched as part of future shareholder return policies. Since cumulative amounts and shares acquired are based on the latest disclosed data, future disclosures may include additional purchase schedules or price ranges. It remains important to monitor the execution of a prudent capital policy in light of market dynamics.","jir_financial_highlights":"Total number of shares acquired: 402,000 shares (Unknown)\nTotal amount paid: 1,363,308,389 yen (Unknown)\nAcquisition period: July 1, 2026 \u2013 July 31, 2026 (Unknown)\nCumulative total shares acquired: 891,400 shares (Unknown (cumulative within acquisition period))\nCumulative amount paid: 2,942,125,780 yen (Unknown (cumulative within acquisition period))","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#H.U.GroupHoldings, #ShareBuyback, #CapitalPolicy","jir_key_figures":"Total number of shares acquired: 402,000 shares\nTotal amount paid: 1,363,308,389 yen\nAcquisition period: July 1, 2026 \u2013 July 31, 2026\nCumulative total shares acquired: 891,400 shares\nCumulative amount paid: 2,942,125,780 yen","jir_meta_title":"\u3010H.U. Group Holdings\u3011News on Share Buyback Status | July 2026","jir_meta_description":"Disclosure of H.U. 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