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Although Awa Bank Connect is currently 100% owned, the voting rights will fall to 50% after the third-party allotment, and it is planned to become an associate accounted for under the equity method.\n\n### Future outlook and impact\nThe alliance aims to combine EC mall operations and consulting capabilities with Shikoku Broadcasting's information dissemination and content production strengths to drive regional sales expansion and brand value. It aims to contribute to the promotion of Tokushima's regional industries and to increase economic vitality, with the impact on the consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 expected to be minor, and any additional disclosures will be made as necessary.","jir_financial_highlights":"Shares issued through third-party allotment: 2,000 shares (Unknown)\nVoting rights after shareholder structure change: Shikoku Broadcasting Co., Ltd. 50.0%, The Awa Bank 50.0% (New allocation)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#TheAwaBank, #CapitalAndBusinessAlliance, #RegionalRevitalization","jir_key_figures":"Third-party allotment shares: 2,000 shares\nPost-allocation voting rights: Shikoku Broadcasting Co., Ltd. 50.0%, The Awa Bank 50.0%\nSchedule: Capital and business alliance agreement date of signing September 29, 2026 (planned), third-party allotment payment date November 2, 2026 (planned)","jir_meta_title":"The Awa Bank: Consolidated Subsidiary Capital and Business Alliance and Ownership Ratio Review | 2026-11-02","jir_meta_description":"The Awa Bank has entered into a capital and business alliance with its consolidated subsidiary Awa Bank Connect and Shikoku Broadcasting. 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