The Board of Directors of Araya Industrial Co., Ltd. (TSE:7305) authorized a share repurchase program on August 10, 2012. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 600,000 shares, representing 1.06% of its issued share capital, for a total cost of up to ¥70 million. The purpose of the repurchase program is to pursue a flexible capital strategy that can respond to changes in the business world. The plan will commence on August 13, 2012 and will continue until September 21, 2012. As of July 31, 2012, the company has 56,576,626 shares outstanding and 3,876,642 shares held in treasury.

Araya Industrial Co., Ltd. completed its share repurchase program on September 20, 2012. Under the plan, the company has repurchased 600,000 shares, representing 1.06% of its issued share capital, for a total cost of up to ¥68.46 million.