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Eligible shareholders are those recorded on the shareholder registry holding 3,000 shares or more, with 1,103 winners selected by lottery for a total value equivalent to 16,000,000 yen. Shipment is scheduled by the end of April 2027.","jir_summary":"### Program Overview\nTHE WHY HOW DO COMPANY, Inc. has made Nippon Pure Gold Bank a subsidiary. Under this program, pure gold products handled by that subsidiary will be presented to shareholders by lottery as benefits. Eligible shareholders are those recorded or listed on the shareholder registry as of January 31, 2027, holding 3,000 shares or more. Benefits are tiered up to 4th prize, including a 30g pure gold koban for 1st prize, with various items set and a total of 1,103 winners. The lottery is one entry per shareholder, and no application procedure is required.\n\n### Outlook and Impact\nCosts are expected to be recorded in the consolidated results for the fiscal year ending April 2027, but the impact is expected to be minor. There will also be offers for discounted purchases, aiming to encourage continued ownership by enhancing shareholder perks. Shipment is scheduled by the end of April 2027, and details will be updated in future disclosures.","jir_financial_highlights":"Cost of shareholder benefit program utilizing pure gold: Unknown (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#NotAShareBuybackButShareholderBenefit, #ShareholderBenefitProgram, #PreciousMetalsRelated","jir_key_figures":"Eligibility for shareholders: 3,000 shares or more\nTotal value of benefits: 16,000,000 yen (total)\nNumber of winners: 1,103 people","jir_meta_title":"THE WHY HOW DO COMPANY, Inc. - Notice of Introduction of Pure Gold Shareholder Benefit Program | October 2026","jir_meta_description":"Summary of the introduction of a shareholder benefit program using pure gold products. 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