Subaru reports no share repurchase in first two weeks of up to 150 billion yen buyback program
Subaru repurchased zero shares in the initial period from May 18 to May 29, 2026, under its board-approved buyback program authorizing up to 80 million shares or 150 billion yen.
- 0
- 0 yen
- 150 billion yen
What Happened
Subaru Corporation announced that it did not repurchase any shares during the period from May 18 to May 29, 2026, as part of its share repurchase program. The program, authorized by the Board of Directors on May 15, 2026, allows the company to buy back up to 80 million shares (approximately 11.2% of outstanding shares) for a total of up to 150 billion yen, with purchases to be made on the Tokyo Stock Exchange through March 16, 2027.
- 80,000,000 shares (11.2% of outstanding)
- 150 billion yen
- 0 shares (0 yen)
Board of Directors approves share repurchase program
First repurchase period: no shares bought
Program expiration (scheduled)
Why this matters
The lack of early buyback activity may signal cautious execution amid market conditions, impacting shareholder returns strategy.
Terms in This Story
- Share repurchase
- A company buying back its own shares from the marketplace, often to return value to shareholders.
- Treasury stock
- Shares that were issued and then reacquired by the company, reducing the number of outstanding shares.
- Board of Directors
- A group elected by shareholders to oversee corporate management and major decisions.
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