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As cumulative acquisition results, as of October 31, 2026, total shares acquired were 869,500 shares, and the total acquisition cost was 828,062,200 yen (see original document for details).\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nThe expansion of the acquisition limit is expected to help suppress future dilution from treasury stock acquisitions and improve capital efficiency. The extension of the acquisition period indicates an intention to continue flexible capital measures, aiming to maintain financial soundness and enhance shareholder returns. Specific acquisition dates are not determined at this time, but purchases are expected to be conducted as appropriate during the period based on market conditions.","jir_financial_highlights":"Maximum number of shares to be acquired (treasury stock): Before change: 1,000,000 shares (maximum, 2.97% of total issued shares) After change: 2,000,000 shares (maximum, 6.10% of total issued shares) (Expanded)\nUpper limit of total acquisition amount (treasury stock): Before change: 1,000,000,000 yen After change: 2,000,000,000 yen (Expanded)\nAcquisition period: Before change: 2026-06-09 to 2026-12-08 After change: 2026-06-09 to 2027-02-26 (Period extended)\nAcquisition method: Market purchase (Tokyo Stock Exchange) (No change)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#LEC_Inc. 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