H.U. Group Holdings,Inc. [4544.T]
TOKYO, May 14 (Pulse News Wire) – H.u. Group Holdings,inc.
(4544.T) announced today that its board of directors, meeting, approved a share buyback program based on Article 459(1) of the Companies Act. The company plans to purchase up to 2,006,640 ordinary shares, representing approximately 1.01% of outstanding shares excluding treasury stock, for a total amount of up to ¥20 billion through open-market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange starting May 15, 2026, until March 31, 2027. This initiative aligns with the company's five-year mid-term business plan, which began in fiscal 2025 and is characterized as the "harvest phase" of investment. As part of this strategy, H.U.
Group Holdings aims to enhance shareholder returns by targeting a dividend payout ratio of DOE 6%. Additionally, the company views share repurchases as strategic investments in itself and intends to execute them proactively and flexibly. As of March 31, 2026, the company held 2,006,640 shares of its own stock, reflecting its commitment to maintaining a robust capital structure while reinforcing shareholder value. The company’s trust-based equity compensation system includes shares held by trusts, which are counted within the total number of treasury shares.
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