Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) reports on the progress of a common stock repurchase program. The report covers the period from May 20, 2026, to May 31, 2026, and was filed on June 1, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
- Shares Repurchased: 10,720,000 shares (on a delivery basis).
- Total Repurchase Cost: ¥32,828,681,427.
- Repurchase Method: Market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
- Program Authorization: Up to 45,000,000 shares (0.40% of total shares outstanding) with a maximum budget of ¥100,000,000,000.
- Program Period: May 18, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
The filing does not provide data on revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the reporting period.
Material Changes
The filing details the initial execution of a stock buyback program authorized by the Board of Directors on May 15, 2026. As of May 31, 2026, MUFG has repurchased approximately 23.8% of the authorized share count (10.72 million of 45 million) and utilized approximately 32.8% of the authorized budget.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document contains standard forward-looking statements regarding estimates and forecasts. It explicitly states that these statements are based on current assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially due to various uncertainties and risks. No specific operational guidance or new risk factors were disclosed in this specific notice.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the remaining authorized budget (approximately ¥67.2 billion) and share count (approximately 34.3 million shares) available for repurchase through June 30, 2026.
- Confirm the average price per share paid during the May 20–31 period (approximately ¥3,062 per share).
- Review the most recent Annual Securities Report or Financial Highlights for comprehensive financial performance data not included in this 6-K.
- Monitor future 6-K filings for updates on the completion of the repurchase program.