Daiwa Securities Group updates on share buyback progress

Daiwa Securities Group today released an update on its treasury share acquisition status, reporting that it acquired 7,700,000 shares of its common stock for a total of JPY 8,836,352,350 during the period of August 1 to August 31, 2025. These shares were purchased through a trust-based market acquisition method, aligning with the company's previously established policy.

This latest acquisition contributes to the cumulative total of treasury shares bought back since the board resolution on April 28, 2025. As of August 31, 2025, the company has acquired a total of 32,200,000 shares for a cumulative value of JPY 33,152,771,850.

The original resolution approved the acquisition of up to 50,000,000 shares, representing 3.53% of outstanding shares (excluding treasury shares), with a maximum total acquisition price of JPY 50 billion. The acquisition period for this program is set from May 16, 2025, to March 24, 2026, with certain blackout periods around quarter-end and earnings announcements.