Shin-Etsu Chemical provides update on share repurchase program

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. announced on November 7, 2025, that no shares were repurchased during October 2025 as part of its ongoing treasury share acquisition program. Consequently, zero shares were acquired for a total of JPY 0 during this period, through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

The company's board of directors resolved on April 25, 2025, to repurchase up to 200 million shares (10.2% of outstanding shares excluding treasury shares) or a maximum of JPY 500 billion, with the acquisition period set from May 21, 2025, to April 24, 2026.

As of October 31, 2025, the cumulative progress of the repurchase program shows that Shin-Etsu Chemical has acquired 87,393,400 shares for a total of JPY 399,999,591,800.