Trend Micro concludes share buyback, finalizes stock option terms

Trend Micro Incorporated (TSE:4704) announced on December 19, 2025, the completion of its share buyback program. The company acquired 525,300 common shares totaling 3,767,545,500 yen. This concludes the buyback initiated on November 13, 2025, which had an approved maximum of 1,670,000 shares or 10,000,000,000 yen. Cumulatively, the company repurchased 1,322,500 shares for 9,999,948,300 yen under this program, executed via open market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Concurrently, Trend Micro finalized the terms for its stock option issuance, allocating a total of 3,700 stock options, representing 370,000 ordinary shares. These options will be distributed among 18 individuals, including three company directors (600 options), one employee (100 options), six subsidiary directors (1,200 options), and eight subsidiary employees (1,800 options).

Payment for these stock options is not required, and the exercise price per option is 692,100 yen, which translates to 6,921 yen per share. This strategic move aims to enhance employee incentives while managing the company's capital.