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Since the upper limits for shares and amount are disclosed, ongoing stockholder value will be influenced by future acquisitions. Direct effects on specific financial metrics are not disclosed in this material, but earnings impact may be indicated in future disclosures after completion.","jir_financial_highlights":"Acquired shares: 289,800 shares (Board resolved up to 1,200,000 shares)\nTotal acquisition cost: 555,854,500 yen (Initial cumulative)\nAcquisition period: July 13, 2026 to July 31, 2026 (Filled on order basis)\nAcquisition method: Market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Decided)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#\u5317\u8208\u5316\u5b66\u5de5\u696d, #treasury_stock_acquisition, #JapanStocks","jir_key_figures":"Acquired shares: 289,800 shares (upper limit 1,200,000 shares)\nTotal acquisition cost: 555,854,500 yen\nAcquisition period: July 13, 2026 to July 31, 2026\nAcquisition method: Market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange","jir_meta_title":"\u3010\u5317\u8208\u5316\u5b66\u5de5\u696d\u3011Treasury stock acquisition of 289,800 shares conducted | July 2026","jir_meta_description":"Hokko Chemical Industry conducts treasury stock acquisition. 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