- 01
KADOKAWA Corporation is acquiring 903,100 shares of its own common stock for approximately 2.935 billion yen to fund a performance-linked stock remuneration plan.
- 02
The share acquisition will be executed through the disposal of treasury stock, with the transaction scheduled for completion on February 18, 2026.
- 03
The program incentivizes executive officers of the parent company and directors of subsidiaries, specifically excluding outside directors, to align leadership interests with shareholder value.
- 04
The trust mechanism managing these shares, originally established in 2017, has had its operational timeline extended through the end of August 2027.
- 05
Voting rights for the 903,100 shares held within the trust will not be exercised, ensuring the arrangement has a neutral impact on corporate governance.
- 06
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank and an independent third-party administrator will oversee the trust to ensure transparency and compliance with beneficiary requirements.