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ARIAKE JAPAN surges on announcement of 1 million share buyback and commemorative dividend

Wed May 13, 2026 11:02 am JST Catalyst

ARIAKE JAPAN <2815> rose sharply after the company announced a share buyback of up to 1 million shares, or 3.14% of outstanding stock, for up to 6 billion yen. The move, aimed at improving capital efficiency and enhancing shareholder returns, was well received by the market. The buyback will run from May 14 to May 12 next year.

At the same time, the company forecast revenue of 69,232 million yen (up 3.4% year-on-year) for the fiscal year ending March 2027, with operating profit at 11,251 million yen (down 4.5%) and net profit at 9,548 million yen (up 1.0%). Despite the projected decline in operating profit, investors cheered a planned annual dividend of 300 yen?up 120 yen from the prior year?which includes a 120 yen commemorative payout to mark its 60th anniversary on June 2.

For the fiscal year ended March 2026, ARIAKE JAPAN reported revenue of 66,957 million yen (up 2.4% year-on-year), with operating profit of 11,782 million yen (up 6.0%) and net profit of 9,458 million yen (up 15.3%).

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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