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The dates for the merger contract signing and the effective date have shifted to 2027\/2028, with a minor impact expected on consolidated results.","jir_summary":"### Key points of the change\nThe effective date of this merger is postponed to address preparation delays. The changes revise the merger contract signing date and the merger date (effective date) to 2027 and 2028 respectively. No other changes.\n\n### Impact on investors and future outlook\nThis is a rescheduling of the absorption merger; the impact on consolidated results is expected to be minor. Further progress will be disclosed again, and the company will monitor whether the schedule changes affect performance.","jir_financial_highlights":"Post-merger date (effective date): July 1, 2028 (expected) (Before: October 1, 2027 (expected) \u2192 After: July 1, 2028 (expected))\nPost-merger contract signing date: February 29, 2028 (expected) (Before: May 31, 2027 (expected) \u2192 After: February 29, 2028 (expected))\nScope of impact: This merger is between the company and its wholly owned subsidiary, so there is a minor impact on consolidated results (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#DaiichiSankyo, #DisclosureItemChange, #AbsorptionMerger, #ScheduleChange","jir_key_figures":"Post-merger date (effective date): July 1, 2028 (planned)\nPost-merger contract signing date: February 29, 2028 (planned)\nScope of impact: Minor on consolidated results","jir_meta_title":"Daiichi Sankyo Announces Absorption Merger Schedule Change | Delayed to July 1, 2028","jir_meta_description":"Daiichi Sankyo announces changes to the schedule for the merger with its wholly owned subsidiary. 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