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The start of the new bank services has been moved forward within fiscal 2027, targeting around spring 2027. They will also work to improve the payment experience and the quality of life along railway lines, further strengthening collaboration among railways, urban development, and finance.","jir_financial_highlights":"Number of Shares Acquired: 20,000,000 shares (Post-transfer ownership: 20,000,000 shares (voting rights ratio: 20.0%))\nAcquisition Price: 900 hundred million yen (None)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#WestJapanRailwayCompany, #CapitalAndBusinessAlliance, #RegionalValueCirculationBaaS, #PaymentModel","jir_key_figures":"Number of Shares Acquired: 20,000,000 shares\nAcquisition Price: 900 hundred million yen\nPost-transfer Voting Rights Ratio: 20.0%","jir_meta_title":"West Japan Railway Company \u2013 Completion of Share Transfer for Capital and Business Alliance | Kansai Mirai Bank 20% Stake","jir_meta_description":"West Japan Railway Company and Resona Group announce progress on their capital and business alliance. 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