Tsumura boosts employee stock plan with JPY 1.46bn contribution

Tsumura & Co. announced on August 26, 2025, a decision to make an additional monetary contribution to its "Stock Grant ESOP Trust," a trust-type stock delivery system for employees. This system, initiated in fiscal year 2023, will receive an additional JPY 1,460 million, earmarked to acquire common shares of the company to be distributed to eligible employees.

The additional trust amount, combined with JPY 70 million from existing trust assets, totals JPY 1,530 million for share acquisition. The shares will be acquired from the stock market between September 4, 2025, and September 22, 2025, following the scheduled additional contribution on September 1, 2025. This decision ensures the system’s continuity and secures the necessary funds for ongoing share deliveries.