TOKYO, May 08 (Pulse News Wire) – Creo CO.,LTD. (9698.T) announced today that its board of directors has approved a share repurchase program aimed at enhancing capital efficiency and boosting shareholder returns.
The decision was made based on the Company Law Article 459(1) and the company's articles of incorporation. The repurchase plan involves acquiring up to 125,000 shares, representing 1.5% of the outstanding shares excluding treasury stock. The total amount allocated for the repurchase is capped at ¥150 million. The repurchase period will run from May 11, 2026 to November 30, 2026.
As part of its capital policy, which prioritizes three key areas—shareholder returns, investment capacity, and financial stability—CREO believes that improving capital efficiency will support future growth and enhance overall enterprise value. The company plans to execute this strategy flexibly to maximize benefits for shareholders. The repurchase will be conducted through open-market purchases via a trading mandate agreement on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. As of March 31, 2026, CREO had 470,311 treasury shares out of a total of 8,115,377 outstanding shares, excluding treasury stock.
Notably, the number of treasury shares does not include those held by the employee stock compensation trust, which stands at 372,300.
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