Shin-Etsu Chemical reports no share repurchases in November

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. announced on December 4, 2025, the interim status of its share repurchase program. For the period of November 1, 2025, to November 30, 2025, the company reported purchasing 0 shares, with a total share purchase amount of 0 Japanese yen. The repurchases were intended to be market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

This nil repurchase activity contrasts with the resolution from the board of directors meeting on April 25, 2025, which authorized the repurchase of common shares totaling a maximum of 200,000,000 shares (10.2% of total shares issued and outstanding, excluding treasury shares) and up to 500 bn Japanese yen. This program was set to run from May 21, 2025, to April 24, 2026.

As of November 30, 2025, the current status of the overall repurchase program shows that Shin-Etsu Chemical has repurchased a total of 87,393,400 shares for a total amount of 399,999,591,800 Japanese yen. The company's announcement was made by Yasuhiko Saitoh, representative director and president.