Asahi Printing TO BUY BACK SHARES UP TO 2.5% OF OUTSTANDING SHARES

TOKYO, Jul 21 (Pulse News Wire) – Asahi Printing CO.,LTD. (3951.T) announced today that its board of directors has approved a share repurchase program aimed at enhancing capital efficiency and strengthening shareholder returns.

The company plans to acquire up to 2,500,000 ordinary shares, representing approximately 2.5% of its outstanding shares excluding treasury stock. The repurchase will take place through open-market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange from July 22, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with a total budget of up to ¥1.489 billion.

As of March 31, 2026, ASAHI PRINTING had 100,000,000 outstanding shares excluding treasury stock and held 1,000,000 treasury shares. The move reflects the company's strategic approach to adapting to changing business environments and improving operational flexibility.