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The impact of the merger on consolidated performance is expected to be minimal.","jir_summary":"### Overview of the Merger\nGunze Limited has resolved to absorb its wholly-owned subsidiary SEESAY Co., Ltd. effective April 1, 2026. The merger will be executed via simplified and short-form merger procedures, and no shareholder meeting will be required. Although SEESAY is currently in a state of excess liabilities, Gunze has provided for doubtful accounts, so no merger loss is expected to occur. Post-merger, there will be no changes to Gunze\u2019s corporate name, location, representative, capital, or fiscal year-end.\n\n### Purpose of the Merger and Future Outlook\nThis merger aims to restructure the apparel business and enhance efficiency in group management. SEESAY operates in the planning and sales of apparel products, and synergy effects are expected from integrating the business within the group. The impact of the merger on Gunze\u2019s consolidated performance is expected to be minimal, with no significant fluctuations anticipated in future earnings.","jir_financial_highlights":"Capital (Gunze Limited): 26,071 million JPY (Unknown)\nCapital (SEESAY Co., Ltd.): 50 million JPY (Unknown)\nNet Assets (Gunze Limited Consolidated Fiscal Year Ending March 2025): 120,982 million JPY (Unknown)\nNet Assets (SEESAY Co., Ltd. Non-Consolidated Fiscal Year Ending March 2025): \u25b344 million JPY (Unknown)\nNet Sales (Gunze Limited Consolidated Fiscal Year Ending March 2025): 137,117 million JPY (Unknown)\nNet Sales (SEESAY Co., Ltd. Non-Consolidated Fiscal Year Ending March 2025): 38 million JPY (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#GunzeLimited, #CorporateRestructuring, #AbsorptionMerger, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Merger Effective Date: Scheduled for April 1, 2026\nGunze Limited Capital: 26,071 million JPY\nSEESAY Co., Ltd. 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