Hokuetsu Metal to Buy Back Shares via ToSTNet-3 on Aug 5

TOKYO, Aug 04 (Pulse News Wire) – Hokuetsu Metal CO.,LTD. (5446.T) announced that its board of directors, held on August 04, 2026, approved the repurchase of up to 200,000 shares through the ToSTNet-3 system on August 05, 2026.

The buyback aims to enhance corporate value, strengthen shareholder returns, and maintain flexibility in capital strategies. The repurchase will occur at the closing price on August 04, 2026, which includes final special quotations, during the morning session beginning at 8:45 AM on August 05, 2026. Any changes to the trading method or time will not be made. The total amount allocated for the repurchase is capped at ¥250 million.

As of July 31, 2026, the company had 194 treasury shares out of a total outstanding share count (excluding treasury shares) of 3,993,806. The repurchased shares represent 5.0% of the outstanding shares (excluding treasury shares). The results of the repurchase will be disclosed immediately after the morning session ends at 8:45 AM. Note that the number of shares to be repurchased cannot be altered, but due to market conditions, some or all of the planned repurchases might not proceed.

Additionally, the sell orders corresponding to the intended purchase volume will be used for the buyback process.