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The main changes include expanding the number of items in the \"Local Specialty Product Course\" from about 40 to approximately 60, allowing shareholders to choose from a more diverse range of specialty products. Meanwhile, the \"Cashless Payment Course\" will be abolished. These changes will take effect from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The eligibility criteria remain unchanged, requiring shareholders to hold 200 shares or more continuously for over one year as of March 31 each year.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nWith this revision of the benefit program, shareholders will benefit from increased options in local specialty products, enhancing convenience; however, the abolition of the cashless payment course will affect users who valued point rewards. The revision reflects shareholder usage patterns, and the company intends to continue enhancing shareholder returns. Detailed information on the benefit contents is provided separately, and investors should monitor future developments of the shareholder benefit program.","jir_financial_highlights":"Number of Local Specialty Product Course Items: Approximately 60 items (planned) (Previously about 40 items)\nCashless Payment Course: Abolished (Previously available)\nEligible Shareholders: Shareholders holding 200 shares or more as of March 31 each year and continuing to hold for more than one year (No change from previous)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#FukuokaFinancialGroup, #ShareholderBenefitProgramRevision, #general_ir, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Number of Local Specialty Product Course Items: Approximately 60 items (previously about 40 items)\nCashless Payment Course: Abolished\nEligible Shareholders: Shareholders holding 200 shares or more as of March 31 each year and continuously holding for more than one year","jir_meta_title":"Fukuoka Financial Group Expands 'Local Specialty Product Course' to About 60 Items in Shareholder Benefits","jir_meta_description":"From July 1, 2026, Fukuoka Financial Group will expand its shareholder benefit 'Local Specialty Product Course' from approximately 40 items to about 60 items and abolish the 'Cashless Payment Course.' 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