Sankyu updates on share repurchase program, ¥2.18bn spent in August

Sankyu Inc. announced on September 2, 2025, the status of its treasury stock acquisition for August 2025. The company repurchased 258,100 shares of common stock at a total cost of JPY 2,182,450,788. This acquisition occurred via market purchase on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between August 1 and August 31, 2025, in accordance with resolutions from the Board of Directors meeting on May 12, 2025.

The May 12, 2025, Board of Directors resolution authorized the acquisition of up to 5 million common shares, representing 9.52% of outstanding shares (excluding treasury stock), with a total acquisition cost not exceeding JPY 20 billion. The acquisition period for this program runs from May 13, 2025, to February 27, 2026.

As of August 31, 2025, Sankyu has cumulatively acquired 1,043,500 shares under this resolution, with a total acquisition cost of JPY 8,103,251,666. These repurchases align with the company's articles of incorporation and the Companies Act, as stated by representative director Kimihiro Nakamura.