The Tochigi Bank, Ltd. (TSE:8550) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 10,000,000 shares, representing 8.8% of its outstanding shares, at a price of price of ¥436 per share for a total of ¥4,500 million. Repurchases will be made through off-hours treasury share trading (ToSTNeT-3).

The purpose of the repurchase program is to implement a flexible capital policy in response to changes in the business environment, along with aiming for profits for all shareholders.