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MUFG (NYSE: MUFG) finishes ¥250B stock repurchase plan

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) has completed a board-approved repurchase of its common stock. Between February 1 and February 27, 2026, MUFG bought 24,411,800 shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange for a total of ¥71,107,346,554.

This transaction formed part of a broader share buyback program authorized on November 14, 2025, allowing purchases of up to 130,000,000 shares (1.14% of total shares outstanding excluding treasury stock) for up to ¥250,000,000,000. Cumulatively, MUFG repurchased 94,456,300 shares for ¥249,999,908,452 under this program, reducing its share count and returning capital to shareholders.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Form 6-K

 

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of March 2026

Commission File No. 000-54189

 

 

MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

4-5, Marunouchi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku

Tokyo 100-8330, Japan

(Address of principal executive office)

 

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: March 2, 2026

 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
By:  

/s/ Yoshitaka Sekine

Name:   Yoshitaka Sekine
Title:  

Managing Director, Head of Documentation & Corporate Secretary Department,

Corporate Administration Division


Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG)

Notice Regarding Progress and Completion on Repurchase of Common Stock

(Repurchase of common stock pursuant to the provisions of Article 156, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act of Japan, in accordance with the provisions of Article 459, Paragraph 1, Item 1 of the Companies Act and MUFG’s Articles of Incorporation)

Tokyo, March 2, 2026 — MUFG today announced the progress on repurchase of its common stock pursuant to the provisions of Article 156, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act of Japan and in accordance with the provisions of Article 459, Paragraph 1, Item 1 of the Companies Act and Article 44 of the Articles of Incorporation of MUFG.

The repurchase of common stock pursuant to the resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held on Nov 14, 2025 has completed as a result of the following repurchase.

 

(1)   Stock repurchased

   MUFG common stock

(2)   Aggregate shares repurchased

   24,411,800 shares

(3)   Aggregate amount of repurchase price

   ¥71,107,346,554

(4)   Repurchase period*1

   From February 1, 2026 to February 27, 2026

(5)   Repurchase method

   Market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

(Reference)

 

i.   Outline of the resolution with respect to repurchase of common stock at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on November 14, 2025

(1)   Stock to be repurchased

   MUFG common stock

(2)   Aggregate shares to be repurchased

   Up to 130,000,000 shares (1.14% of total shares outstanding excluding treasury stock)

(3)   Aggregate amount of repurchase price

   Up to ¥250,000,000,000

(4)   Repurchase period*2

   From November 17, 2025 to February 27, 2026

(5)   Repurchase method

   Market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

ii.  Cumulative progress on stock repurchase until February 27, 2026 pursuant to the above resolution

(1)   Cumulative shares repurchased*1

   94,456,300 shares

(2)   Cumulative repurchase price*1

   ¥249,999,908,452

*1. On a delivery basis

*2. On a contract basis

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About MUFG

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with approximately 2,000 locations in more than 40 countries. The Group has about 150,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The Group aims to “be the world’s most trusted financial group” through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all of the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges. For more information, visit https://www.mufg.jp/english.

 

This notice contains forward-looking statements regarding estimates, forecasts, etc. in relation to the results of operations, financial conditions and other general management of MUFG and/or the group as a whole (the “forward-looking statements”). The forward-looking statements are made based upon, among other things, MUFG’s current estimates, perceptions and evaluations. In addition, in order for MUFG to adopt such estimates, forecasts, etc. regarding future events, certain assumptions have been made. Accordingly, the statements and assumptions are inherently not guarantees of future performance and may result in inaccuracy from an objective point of view and in material differences from actual results. There exist a number of factors that might lead to uncertainties and risks. For the main matters that may be currently forecast, please see the most recent Financial Highlights, the Annual Securities Report, Disclosure Book, Annual Report, and other disclosures that MUFG has announced.

 

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FAQ

What did MUFG (MUFG) announce regarding its common stock repurchase?

MUFG announced the completion of its common stock repurchase program. It disclosed that the company finished buying back shares authorized by its board, providing detailed figures on the number of shares acquired, total yen spent, and the trading period on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

How many MUFG shares were repurchased in February 2026?

MUFG repurchased 24,411,800 shares of its common stock in February 2026. These shares were bought on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between February 1 and February 27, 2026, as part of a previously approved buyback program targeting a limited percentage of outstanding shares.

What was the total yen amount spent on the MUFG share repurchase?

MUFG spent ¥71,107,346,554 on the February 2026 share repurchase. Under the entire board-authorized program, cumulative purchases reached ¥249,999,908,452, nearly matching the ¥250,000,000,000 maximum repurchase amount approved in the November 14, 2025 board resolution.

What were the maximum limits set in MUFG’s share buyback authorization?

The board authorized MUFG to repurchase up to 130,000,000 common shares. This represented 1.14% of total shares outstanding excluding treasury stock, with a maximum aggregate repurchase price of ¥250,000,000,000 during the period from November 17, 2025 to February 27, 2026.

Over the full program, how many MUFG shares were repurchased in total?

Across the entire authorized program, MUFG repurchased 94,456,300 common shares. The cumulative repurchase price was ¥249,999,908,452, essentially reaching the ¥250,000,000,000 cap set by the board, indicating near-full utilization of the approved buyback capacity.

When did MUFG’s share repurchase program run?

MUFG’s board-approved share repurchase program ran from November 17, 2025 to February 27, 2026. Within this window, the company executed market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, including the February 1 to February 27, 2026 transactions that completed the program.
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