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The cancellation aims to improve capital efficiency and enhance shareholder returns, with the scheduled cancellation date set for February 27, 2026. The shares to be cancelled are common stock representing 11.54% of the total issued shares prior to cancellation.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders\nFollowing the cancellation of treasury stock, the total number of issued shares will be 230,000,000 shares. This is expected to increase the value per share and contribute to improved capital efficiency and enhanced shareholder returns. 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