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The contract period is one year, and interest will be applied based on the base interest rate plus a spread. The scheduled contract conclusion date is January 15, 2026.\n\n### Impact on Business Results and Future Actions\nThe impact of this agreement on the business results for the fiscal year ending May 2026 is expected to be minor. Any impact on business results caused by the system issue will be disclosed promptly once determined. This fund procurement aims to secure agile and stable financing and strengthen the financial base to support renewed sales growth.","jir_financial_highlights":"Maximum Borrowing Limit: 50 billion yen (Unknown)\nContract Period: 1 year (Unknown)\nScheduled Contract Date: 2026-01-15 (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#ASKULCorporation, #GeneralIR, #Financing","jir_key_figures":"Maximum Borrowing Limit: 50 billion yen (unsecured)\nScheduled Contract Date: 2026-01-15\nContract Period: 1 year","jir_meta_title":"ASKUL Corporation to Conclude Unsecured Special Overdraft Agreement of 50 Billion Yen on January 15, 2026","jir_meta_description":"ASKUL Corporation plans to enter into an unsecured special overdraft agreement with the three major mega banks totaling 50 billion yen, in preparation for liquidity decline due to a ransomware attack. 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