Recruit Holdings completes ¥79bn share buyback program

Recruit Holdings, a Japanese human resources and information services company, completed an own share acquisition through an off-market repurchase (ToSTNeT-3) on September 26, 2025. The company acquired 9,849,000 shares of its common stock for a total of ¥79,008,678,000. This represents approximately 0.69% of the total outstanding shares (excluding treasury stock).

The acquisition, based on a resolution passed at the board of directors meeting on September 25, 2025, has now concluded. The company stated the purpose of the share buyback was to improve capital efficiency and enhance shareholder returns, considering future investment capacity, stock price levels, market conditions, and financial outlook.

The board resolution had approved the acquisition of up to 15,000,000 shares, with a maximum value of ¥130 billion, representing 1.05% of outstanding shares (excluding treasury stock).