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Cumulative totals remain within the upper limits established by the board resolution, and additional acquisitions may continue to be monitored during the remaining acquisition period. The IR materials do not detail daily progress or any intended changes to capital policy, so further disclosure will be awaited.","jir_financial_highlights":"Number of shares acquired: 27,800 shares (Unknown)\nTotal acquisition value: 15,260,600 yen (Unknown)\nAcquisition period: July 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026 (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#KobayashiYoko, #ShareBuyback, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Acquired shares: 27,800 shares\nTotal acquisition value: 15,260,600 yen\nAcquisition period: July 1, 2026 \u2013 July 31, 2026\nCumulative acquired shares: 219,000 shares\nCumulative acquired value: 116,541,200 yen","jir_meta_title":"Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd. Announces Share Buyback Status | July 2026","jir_meta_description":"Kobayashi Yoko Co., Ltd. announces treasury stock acquisitions. 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