TOKYO, May 01 (Pulse News Wire) – M3,inc. (2413.T) decided today to repurchase up to ¥1 billion worth of its own shares through open-market purchases from May 02, 2026, to April 30, 2027.
The move aims to strengthen the company's operational foundation and prepare for future business expansion while enhancing shareholder returns. As of March 31, 2026, M3 had 1,000,000 ordinary shares outstanding excluding treasury stock. The company’s board considered various factors such as the fiscal 2026 performance, projected fiscal 2027 earnings, current share price levels, and recent requests from the Tokyo Stock Exchange related to capital costs and stock pricing.
Based on these considerations, the decision was made to implement the share buyback program alongside dividend distributions. In addition to the share repurchase plan, M3 plans to continue evaluating resource allocation flexibly based on financial conditions and operating environments. The company aims to improve return on equity (ROE) and enhance overall corporate value through disciplined investment decisions and technological advancements.
For the fiscal year ending March 2026, the ROE stood at 15%, and the dividend payout ratio for the upcoming fiscal year is expected to reach 30%.
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