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KDDI's Profit Soars 22% in Fiscal Q1

KDDI (TYO:9433) profit attributable to owners of the parent jumped 22% to 195.5 billion yen for the fiscal first quarter from 160.1 billion yen a year earlier.The telecommunications operator's earnings per share rose to 51.33 yen from 40.22 yen a year ago, according to a Tokyo bourse filing on Friday.Operating revenue increased 5.1% to 1.487 trillion yen for the three months ended June 30 from 1.416 trillion yen.For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, the company expects adjusted profit attributable to owners of the parent of 731.0 billion yen, adjusted basic EPS of 196.29 yen, adjusted operating income of 1.21 trillion yen and operating revenue of 6.41 trillion yen.The company plans to pay interim and year-end dividends of 42 yen per share, each, totaling 84 yen for the fiscal year.

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KDDI Reports Major Data Breach Affecting Over 14 Million Email Accounts

Japanese telecom services provider KDDI (TYO:9433) disclosed that the email system for six internet service providers has been breached, and up to 14.22 million email addresses and passwords may have been leaked, according to a Tuesday statement.The affected service providers include STNet Inc., JCOM Co., Chubu Telecommunications Co., Nifty Corp., Biglobe Inc. and KDDI Web Communications Inc.The breach took place on June 17, after which the company said it modified its systems to prevent further damage and implemented technical defensive measures.However, the company warned that due to this unauthorized access, customers' email addresses and passwords may have been improperly obtained by third parties, and urged users to change their passwords.

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Market Chatter: Japan Share Buybacks Hit Record 16.2 Trillion Yen in Early 2026

Japanese listed companies launched 16.2 trillion yen in buybacks in the January-May period, up 34% year over year and a record for the period, driven by cross-shareholding unwinding and capital reforms, Nikkei Asia reported Monday, citing its own analysis.Although the number of companies initiating programs fell 14% to about 620, large-scale repurchases inflated the total value, which reached 16.4 trillion yen as of Friday, the news daily said.Major players like Sony Group (TYO:6758) and Hitachi (TYO:6501) each unveiled 500 billion yen buybacks amid record profit projections, while Daikin Industries (TYO:6367) repurchased 350 billion yen, the publication said.KDDI (TYO:9433) also executed a 300 billion yen buyback, with 250 billion yen through a tender offer to acquire shares from Toyota (TYO:9433) and Kyocera (TYO:6971), who sought to offload their cross-holdings, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Lifenet Gets Japan Airlines as New Major Shareholder Following KDDI Exit

Lifenet Insurance (TYO:7157) said Japan Airlines (TYO:9201) has become its major shareholder with 18.33% voting rights, after acquiring the stake from KDDI's (TYO:9433) subsidiary auFH.Both KDDI and auFH ceased to be associated companies as of March 31, following a director's resignation and the dissolution of their capital alliance, according to a Tokyo bourse filing on Monday.JAL's status was formalized on June 21, when its nominated director assumed office at the shareholders' meeting, coinciding with the completion of the share transfer.

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Kyocera to Sell Nearly 53.7 Million KDDI Shares for 124.8 Billion Yen

Kyocera (TYO:6971) has agreed to tender nearly 53.7 million common shares of KDDI (TYO:9433) at 2,325 yen a piece or 124.8 billion yen in total.Following the sale, the ceramics and electronics company's shareholding in KDDI will decrease to 13.36% from 14.77%, according to a Tokyo bourse filing on Thursday.In its non-consolidated financial statements, Kyocera expects to record a non-recurring gain of 121.6 billion yen, though under IFRS the gain will be recorded as other comprehensive income.The tender offer period ran from May 13 to June 9, with settlement scheduled to begin on July 1.

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KDDI Finalizes 250 Billion Yen Tender Offer, Buying Back 107.5 Million Shares

KDDI (TYO:9433) has finalized its tender offer for treasury shares, purchasing 107.5 million ordinary shares at 2,325 yen each.The offer, which ran from May 13 to June 9, was oversubscribed with 107.7 million shares tendered against a planned 107.5 million shares.Due to the oversubscription, KDDI applied a pro-rata allocation method to determine purchases from tendering shareholders.Settlement is scheduled to begin on July 1,through Daiwa Securities.The buyback is part of a larger board-approved program authorizing the repurchase of up to 146 million shares for 300 billion yen by Jan. 31, 2027.

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Market Chatter: BlackRock Eyes 15% Stake in Go Ahead of Taxi App's June 16 Listing

BlackRock plans to acquire a 15.2% stake in Japanese taxi app Go for roughly 28 billion yen as part of the company's upcoming initial public offering, Nikkei Asia reported Tuesday.The purchase amounts to 11.81 million shares, the report said.Go detailed its secondary offering in a Monday statement, announcing plans to sell up to 36.9 million shares at an indicative price range of 2,350 to 2,400 yen per share, plus an overallotment option of up to 3.55 million shares managed by Nomura Securities.Major existing shareholders selling down their stakes include DeNA(TYO:2432), NTT DOCOMO, and Toyota (TYO:7203), along with domestic sellers such as Aioi Nissin Dowa Insurance, SMBC Trust Bank, KDDI (TYO:9433), and Dentsu Group (TYO:4324).(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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KDDI's Full-Year Profit Rises 7.9%

KDDI's (TYO:9433) profit attributable to owners of the parent climbed 7.9% to 707.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 31, from 655.4 billion yen a year earlier.The telecommunication company's earnings per share increased to 183.55 yen from 161.81 yen a year ago, according to a Tokyo bourse filing on Tuesday.Operating revenue rose 4.1% to 6.072 trillion yen from 5.836 trillion yen in the prior year.It declared a final dividend of 40 yen per share, payable from June 29.For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, the company expects adjusted attributable profit of 731 billion yen, adjusted basic EPS of 196.29 yen, and operating revenue of 6.41 trillion yen.KDDI plans to pay interim and year-end dividends of 42 yen per share each for the year, higher than the amount paid in the year-ago period.

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Market Chatter: KDDI to Enter Vietnam Mobile Market With VNPT Partnership

KDDI (TYO:9433) plans to launch mobile services in Vietnam later this year through a partnership with Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group or VNPT, expanding into the consumer segment, Nikkei reported Friday.The companies aim to roll out a new brand using the online prepaid model behind KDDI's povo2.0 service, allowing users to buy data as needed, according to the report.KDDI will provide technology and operational support, betting that the low-cost prepaid approach will gain traction in a market where many users lack bank accounts, the report said.The move builds on a tie-up formed last year and marks the first push into retail mobile services under the partnership. KDDI also plans to develop a broader ecosystem with VNPT, linking telecom services with finance and retail through rewards programs, according to the report.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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