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FST is a joint venture with Taiwan\u2019s Formosa Plastics Group, and this move aims to review the capital relationship. Even after the sale is completed, the Company will maintain a 38.0% voting rights ratio and continue a good cooperative relationship.\n\n### Future Outlook and Impact\nThe effective date of the change will be disclosed promptly once the sale completion date is determined. Currently, the timing of the sale completion is undecided, and the impact on the consolidated results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is unknown. The Company will promptly disclose any matters requiring notification in the future. 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