In December 2025, JAPAN POST BANK Co., Ltd. announced a share repurchase program of up to 23,000,000 shares, or 0.64% of its share capital, for ¥30,000,000,000, running until March 24, 2026, to improve capital efficiency and enhance shareholder returns.
A same-day Board meeting formalized the buyback’s scale, price conditions, and use of ToSTNeT-3 and auction-market purchases, signaling a structured approach to returning excess capital to shareholders.
We will now examine how this clearly...
Nintendo (TSE:7974) shares have been moving without a clear single headline driver, which has some investors revisiting the stock after mixed recent returns across the past month and past three months.
See our latest analysis for Nintendo.
That recent 13.2% decline in the 30 day share price return and 15.5% drop over 90 days sit against a much stronger backdrop, with a 19.8% 1 year total shareholder return and a 112.4% 3 year total shareholder return. This suggests longer term momentum has...
As global markets navigate a complex landscape, Asian indices have shown mixed performances with Japan's stock markets experiencing declines and China's manufacturing sector displaying modest improvements. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial for investors seeking potential opportunities amidst varying economic conditions.
Nidec Corporation has implemented a series of organizational and personnel changes effective January 1, 2026, including creating new CTO Technology Planning and Intellectual Property departments and repositioning executive responsibilities for Chief Technology Officer Michio Kaida.
By carving out dedicated planning and intellectual property functions and launching Urban Air Mobility and Inverter System Development projects, Nidec is sharpening its focus on technology-driven growth...
Mitsubishi has now completed its previously announced share repurchase program, buying back 272,947,511 shares, or 7.01% of its stock, for ¥794,312.97 million as of December 31, 2025.
This sizable reduction in shares outstanding could amplify future per-share metrics and underscores management’s commitment to returning excess capital to investors.
Next, we’ll examine how the completion of this large buyback program may influence Mitsubishi’s broader investment narrative and outlook.
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VEON Ltd. and Rakuten Group’s Rakuten Symphony unit recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Beeline Kazakhstan to explore collaboration on next-generation connectivity, Open RAN, AI-powered network intelligence, and cloud-native telecom infrastructure in Kazakhstan.
This move highlights Rakuten Symphony’s push to apply its cloud-native telecom expertise in new international markets, potentially broadening Rakuten Group’s role in global network modernization and digital...
Itochu Corp, the diversified Japanese trading group, has recently drawn fresh attention from global investors for its broad exposure to everyday consumer and industrial businesses and its emphasis on shareholder returns via dividends and buybacks.
This renewed interest highlights Itochu’s role as a globally connected, comparatively steady conglomerate that offers portfolio diversification away from more volatile, hype-driven names.
With Itochu increasingly recognized for its steady,...
Investor attention on Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TSE:8306) has picked up after the bank completed a ¥115,292.29 million share buyback, repurchasing 47,059,100 shares, or 0.41% of its outstanding equity.
See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.
The buyback sits alongside a 1-year total shareholder return of 41.39% and a very large 5-year total shareholder return, while the 90-day share price return of 11.92% suggests positive momentum has been building recently.
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