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No changes to the benefit vouchers for the September-end record date.","jir_summary":"### Details of Change to Shareholder Benefit Products\nWaseda Academy Co., Ltd. announced that the shareholder benefit product for the March 2026 record date will change from the traditional 'QUO Card' to 'Selectable Electronic Money' to enhance shareholder convenience. The minimum required shares remain at 100 shares, and the benefit amounts based on continuous holding periods remain unchanged at the equivalent of 1,000 yen (less than 3 years) and 2,000 yen (3 years or more). There are no changes to the shareholder benefit vouchers for the September-end record date.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Procedures\nThe revised shareholder benefits will be applied from the March 2026 record date. Shareholders will need to complete the receipt procedures online by following the 'Shareholder Benefit Guide' sent by mail together with the notice of the Annual General Meeting resolution. The receipt and usage are subject to a validity period, requiring completion within the designated timeframe. Exchange destinations for the electronic money can be confirmed on the specified website. This change aims to enhance shareholder convenience and promote mid- to long-term shareholding.","jir_financial_highlights":"Minimum Required Shares: 100 shares (No change)\nShareholder Benefit Product for March-End Record Date: Changed from QUO Card to selectable electronic money (Content change)\nBenefit Amount (Less than 3 Years Continuous Holding): Equivalent to 1,000 yen (No change (QUO Card \u2192 electronic money))\nBenefit Amount (3 Years or More Continuous Holding): Equivalent to 2,000 yen (No change (QUO Card \u2192 electronic money))","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#WasedaAcademyCoLtd, #ShareholderBenefitChange, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Minimum Required Shares: 100 shares (No change)\nBenefit Amount (March-End Record Date): Equivalent to 1,000 yen for less than 3 years continuous holding, 2,000 yen for 3 years or more (Changed from QUO Card to electronic money)\nBenefit Amount (September-End Record Date): Equivalent to 5,000 yen for less than 3 years continuous holding, 10,000 yen for 3 years or more (No change)","jir_meta_title":"Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. 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