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In coordination with the institutional revitalization support decision, a decision on the purchase of claims is scheduled for November 10, 2026, and the effective date of the split and the share subscription date are scheduled for December 1, 2026.","jir_financial_highlights":"Net Sales: Unknown (Unknown)\nTotal Assets: Unknown (Unknown)\nShareholder Composition (W&D Investment Design): 50%\/50% (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#World, #NewCompanyEstablishmentAndRevitalizationSupport, #BusinessSuccession, #RestructuringInvestment","jir_key_figures":"Uchino Co., Ltd. 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