Ricoh Leasing Company Leasing to Sell Shares for Employee Compensation Plan on Aug 18

TOKYO, Jul 31 (Pulse News Wire) – Ricoh Leasing Company,ltd. (8566.T) announced that it will sell shares as part of an employee compensation plan on August 18, 2026.

The company plans to dispose of ordinary shares totaling 204,300 at a price of ¥6,850 per share, resulting in a total disposal amount of ¥1.399 billion. The shares will be sold to Mitsui Sumitomo Trust Bank Co., Ltd. (Trust Account), which will act as trustee for the trust established for the purpose of the compensation program. This move follows a resolution made during the board meeting held, aimed at fostering long-term value creation and motivating employees through stock-based incentives.

The trust was set up to deliver company shares to eligible employees based on criteria outlined in the employee share delivery regulations. The dilution ratio is expected to be 0.65% relative to the total number of outstanding shares as of March 31, 2026 (31,243,223), and 0.66% compared to the total voting rights as of the same date (307,969). The company believes that this initiative will enhance employee engagement and align their interests more closely with those of shareholders, contributing positively to the company's performance and stock price dynamics. Ricoh Leasing also noted that the impact on the trading market due to this share disposition is anticipated to be minimal.