Honda Motor completes JPY 111.9bn share repurchase program

Honda Motor (TSE:7267) announced the completion of a substantial phase of its share repurchase program on June 3, 2025. The company repurchased 77,186,000 of its own shares for a total cost of JPY 111,908,296,920 between May 1 and May 31, 2025. This repurchase is part of a larger initiative authorized by the board on December 23, 2024, which allows for the acquisition of up to 1,100,000,000 shares (representing 23.7% of outstanding shares excluding treasury stock) at a maximum total cost of JPY 1.1 trillion. As of May 31, 2025, Honda has repurchased a total of 488,936,900 shares for JPY 701,391,592,959 since the program began on January 6, 2025. These shares were acquired through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and reflect the company's commitment to enhancing shareholder value.