Note: This document has been translated from the Japanese original for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between this translated document and the Japanese original, the original shall prevail.
May 21, 2026
Company Name: Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings Corporation Representative: Masayuki Nishide, President & CEO (Securities Code: 9405, Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market)
Inquiries: Daisuke Niizuma, General Manager, Management Strategy Division
(TEL: +81-6-6458-5321)
Notice Concerning Determination of Matters Related to Acquisition of Own Shares (Acquisition of Own Shares Under the Provisions of the Articles of Incorporation Pursuant to the Provisions of Article 165, Paragraph (2) of the Companies Act)Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings Corporation (the "Company") hereby announces that it has resolved, at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on May 21, 2026, the matters concerning the acquisition of own shares
pursuant to the provisions of Article 156 of the Companies Act, as applied by replacing the relevant terms pursuant to the provisions of Article 165, paragraph (3) of the same Act. The details are described below.
Reason for acquisition of own shares
In the "Asahi Broadcasting Group Medium-Term Management Plan 2026-2028," the Company has established as its basic financial strategy the proactive execution of growth investments in its key business segments, Content and Animation, while simultaneously providing stable returns to shareholders and improving capital profitability.
During the period of this medium-term management plan, as part of efforts to strengthen shareholder returns, the Company aims to increase the dividend payout ratio from the previous level of 30%, which had been applied through fiscal year 2025, to 40%. In addition, with respect to the acquisition of own shares, the Company has adopted a policy of implementing such measures flexibly, taking into consideration factors such as capital structure and stock market conditions.
The current acquisition of own shares is being carried out in accordance with this policy, with the aim of enhancing medium- to long-term corporate value through improved capital efficiency and expanded shareholder returns, while also enabling the execution of flexible capital policies in response to changes in the business environment.
Details of matters related to acquisition
(1) | Class of shares to be acquired | Common shares of the Company |
(2) | Total number of shares to be acquired | 1,250,000 shares (maximum) (2.99% of total number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares)) |
(3) | Total amount of share acquisition costs | ¥ 1,000 million (maximum) |
(4) | Acquisition period | From May 22, 2026 to March 31, 2027 |
(Reference) Holding status of treasury shares as of March 31, 2026
Total number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) | 41,789,655 shares |
Number of treasury shares | 43,345 shares |