On July 31, 2023, the company announced an increase in its equity buyback plan. The company increased its authorization by 7,500,000 shares, representing 18.61% of its issued share capital (excluding treasury shares), for a total of ¥18,200 million, thereby bringing its total authorization to 8,500,000 shares, representing 21.1% of its issued share capital (excluding treasury shares), for a total of ¥20,400 million.