Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. [8306.T]
TOKYO, May 15 (Pulse News Wire) – Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group,inc. (8306.T) announced today that its board of directors has decided to repurchase up to 2.5% of its outstanding shares based on Article 459, Paragraph 1, Item 1 of the Companies Act and provisions set forth in its Articles of Incorporation.
The repurchase plan involves acquiring up to 45 million shares ordinary shares, representing the capital stock excluding treasury shares. The total amount for the repurchase is capped at ¥100.0 billion. The repurchase period is scheduled from May 18, 2026 to June 30, 2026 through open-market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In considering the repurchase, the company aims to enhance capital efficiency while maintaining a balanced approach towards dividend payouts and investment growth opportunities.
The decision reflects a strategic effort to strengthen shareholder returns and optimize capital allocation. The company will evaluate market conditions, performance metrics, and growth prospects flexibly during the execution phase. As of March 31, 2026, the company had 11,310,763,482 outstanding shares excluding treasury shares and held 556,947,438 treasury shares. The repurchase program underscores the firm's commitment to managing its capital structure effectively and ensuring long-term value creation for shareholders.
🟢 Confidence: High AI-translated content.