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This capital and business alliance aims to realize Lemino\u2019s growth strategy and strengthen collaboration with NTT Docomo; while the impact on performance is undetermined, it may present mid- to long-term growth opportunities.","jir_financial_highlights":"Forecast of consolidated performance impact: Unknown (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#WOWOW, #Lemino, #JointVenture","jir_key_figures":"New company establishment date: 2026-06-17\nAbsorption-type split agreement date: 2026-08-12\nPayment date for the third-party allotment: 2026-10-01 (planned)","jir_meta_title":"[WOWOW] Announcement of Absorption-type Split Agreement | Lemino Business Joint Venture and Outlook","jir_meta_description":"WOWOW has concluded an absorption-type split agreement related to Lemino with NTT Docomo. Scheduled dates for new company establishment, share transfer, and third-party allotment have been disclosed. 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