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The new company's establishment date, name, and location have been announced; payment for the third-party allotment has been completed and the financial impact is under review.","jir_summary":"### Overview of New Company Establishment and Joint Venture\nWowow Inc. implemented an absorption-type company split to transfer the entertainment video distribution business \"Lemino\" to a new company jointly with NTT Docomo, and established the new company through a third-party allotment. The new company \"WOWOW Lemino\" is funded 51% by Wowow Inc. and 49% by NTT Docomo. The establishment of the new company, the absorption-type company split, share transfer, and the effectiveness of this capital and business alliance took effect on October 1, 2026. The new company also commenced operations on the same date.\n\n### Future Impact and Planned Disclosures\nThe impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is currently under review. Any additional matters requiring disclosure will be announced promptly. Officers of the new company will be newly appointed, and the capital relationship between the two companies may affect consolidated financials through subsidiaries.","jir_financial_highlights":"New company's capital: 100,000,000 yen (Unknown)\nInvestment ratio (Wowow Inc. \u2192 new company): 51% (Unknown)\nInvestment ratio (NTT Docomo \u2192 new company): 49% (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#WOWOW, #LeminoPartnership, #NewCompanyEstablishment","jir_key_figures":"New company name: Wowow Inc. 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