JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. [6178.T]
TOKYO, May 15 (Pulse News Wire) – Japan Post Holdings CO.,LTD. (6178.T) resolved at its board meeting held on May 15 to repurchase shares based on its capital strategy outlined in its mid-term business plan, JP PLAN 2028.
The aim is to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency. Under the resolution, the company plans to acquire up to 100,000,000 ordinary shares (representing 3.6% of outstanding shares excluding treasury stock). The total acquisition amount is capped at ¥150.0 billion. The share buyback will take place through off-market transactions via ToSTNeT-3 operated by the Tokyo Stock Exchange and open market trading from May 18, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
As of April 30, 2026, the company had a total of 2,808,094,203 outstanding shares excluding treasury stock. Treasury stock holdings stood at 100,397. It's noted that the number does not include shares held by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust (ESOT). Market conditions could affect the extent of the repurchase, potentially leading to partial or complete non-execution of the planned buyback.
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