YAKULT HONSHA CO.,LTD. [2267.T]
TOKYO, May 12 (Pulse News Wire) – Yakult Honsha CO.,LTD. (2267.T) resolved at its board meeting held on May 12 to repurchase up to 550 billion yen worth of shares during fiscal year 2026.
The decision aligns with the company's capital efficiency strategy outlined in its medium-term plan, aiming to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital structure. Under the current plan, Yakult Honsha has completed the repurchase of 30.00 billion shares previously approved. As part of its ongoing efforts, the company plans to execute an additional share buyback of up to 550 billion yen, bringing the total planned repurchases for fiscal 2026 to 670 billion yen. The newly approved buyback will commence on June 19, 2026, and conclude on March 16, 2027.
Furthermore, Yakult Honsha intends to cancel all shares acquired through this repurchase program on March 26, 2027, to support long-term enterprise value enhancement. The company remains committed to improving return on equity (ROE) levels through enhanced capital efficiency and business growth. For the fiscal year 2027 and beyond, Yakult Honsha will continue to refine its capital allocation based on future cash flows, focusing on further improvements in capital efficiency and shareholder returns according to its established policy. Details of any subsequent measures will be disclosed once finalized.
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