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Candidates for representative and directors of the holding company were disclosed, and information on business overview, capital relationships and financial results for the past three years was provided. Reference is made to future approval procedures and disclosure processes, including planned submission of Form F-4 for U.S. markets.","jir_summary":"### Key Points\nThe Chiba Bank, Ltd. and Chiba Kogyo Bank, Ltd. resolved a share transfer plan premised on the establishment of a joint holding company. Candidates for the representative and directors at the time of establishment of the joint holding company were announced. The joint holding company is expected to take effect on April 1, 2027, and will become the sole parent company of both banks. Business operations will continue to be ordinary banking services provided by both banks. Establishment is subject to valuations, designation of independent directors, and obtaining approvals from relevant authorities. A Form F-4 is planned to be submitted for U.S. markets, and an English version of disclosure materials is expected to be prepared.\n\n### Impact and Outlook\nThe establishment of the joint holding company is expected to streamline capital relationships and generate integration benefits; however, uncertainty remains until shareholder meeting approvals and regulatory authorizations are completed. Disclosures and voting procedures for U.S. shareholders are in progress, and formal decisions and schedules will be updated through further disclosures.","jir_financial_highlights":"Total Assets (Consolidated): Unknown (Unknown)\nNet Assets (Consolidated): Unknown (Unknown)\nNumber of Outstanding Shares: Unknown (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#TheChibaBank, #ChibaKogyoBank, #JointHoldingCompany, #ShareTransferPlan","jir_key_figures":"Joint Holding Company Establishment Date: 2027-04-01 (scheduled)\nCurrent Shareholding\/Capital Relationship: The Chiba Bank, Ltd. owns 19.12% of Chiba Kogyo Bank, Ltd. shares\nFor details of total issued shares\/shareholder composition, refer to the information provided in this document","jir_meta_title":"The Chiba Bank, Ltd. \u2014 Preparation of Share Transfer Plan for Establishing Joint Holding Company | September 2026","jir_meta_description":"The Chiba Bank, Ltd. and Chiba Kogyo Bank, Ltd. have prepared a share transfer plan premised on establishing a joint holding company. 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