Max Co., Ltd. announces an Equity Buyback for 400,000 shares, representing 0.81% for ¥592 million.
February 12, 2019 at 02:15 am EST
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Max Co., Ltd. (TSE:6454) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase 400,000 shares, representing 0.81% of the outstanding shares, at ¥1,480 per share for ¥592 million. The purpose of the program is to enhance capital efficiency and to improve shareholder returns. As of December 31, 2018, the company had 49,266,915 shares outstanding and 233,711 shares in treasury.
MAX CO., LTD. is a manufacturer of industrial equipment, such as nailing machines, air compressors, reinforcing bar tying machines, battery charge tools, bathroom heaters, ventilators and desiccators, as well as 24-hour ventilation systems, office equipment, such as staplers, time recorders, text display equipment, auto staplers and others, as well as home care & rehabilitation (HCR), such as standard, special wheel chairs and others. The Company has three business segments. The Office Equipment segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of office equipment and stationery related products. The Industrial Equipment segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of building equipment and housing equipment, among others. The HCR segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of nursing care and welfare equipment.
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