TOKYO, May 18 (Pulse News Wire) – Nikon Corporation (7731.T) announced today that its board of directors held, approved the sale of its own shares as part of a performance-based equity compensation plan. The transaction will take place on June 17, 2026, involving the sale of 1,000,000 ordinary shares at a price of ¥1,000 per share, totaling ¥1,000,000,000.
This move follows the introduction of a new equity compensation system aimed at promoting long-term value enhancement and aligning executive interests with shareholder returns. The plan was decided upon during the board meeting held on April 1, 2025, alongside the launch of a new medium-term management plan.
Under this revised system, non-audit committee directors and executives will receive restricted stock grants based on their performance in fiscal years from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. The number of shares granted will be calculated according to predefined criteria, including financial targets such as revenue growth and operating profit margin, as well as strategic goals related to sustainability initiatives and human capital development.
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