Bridgestone advances share buyback program, acquires JPY 30bn in September

Bridgestone Corporation announced its acquisition of 4,332,400 common shares totaling JPY 30,064,171,800 in September 2025. These purchases, executed via a market buyback, are part of a larger share repurchase program based on a board of directors resolution from February 17, 2025.

The ongoing program, effective from February 20, 2025, to December 23, 2025, authorizes the company to acquire up to 75 million shares (11.0% of issued shares excluding treasury stock) or up to JPY 300 billion. As of September 30, 2025, cumulative acquisitions under this resolution reached 32,163,300 shares, with a total cost of JPY 199,812,361,900.