Japan Post Holdings buys back ¥133.9 bn in shares

Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. announced on September 5, 2025, the status of its treasury stock acquisition. Between August 1 and August 31, 2025, the company acquired 90,620,000 shares of common stock for a total of JPY 133,896,519,350. This acquisition was executed through the Tokyo Stock Exchange's ToSTNeT-3 system and open market purchases.

The Board resolution on May 15, 2025, authorized the acquisition of up to 250,000,000 shares, representing 8.4% of outstanding shares (excluding treasury stock), for a maximum total of JPY 250 billion. The overall acquisition period for this program is from August 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.

As of August 31, 2025, the cumulative total of shares acquired under this resolution stands at 90,620,000 shares, with a total cost of JPY 133,896,519,350. This initial phase of the buyback program demonstrates the company's progress towards its stated share repurchase goals.