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Although we have continuously strived to enhance corporate value and strengthen corporate governance since the introduction, considering shareholders\u2019 opinions and changes in the market environment, the decision was made not to continue these measures.\n\n### Future Measures and Ensuring Shareholder Interests\nAfter abolishing the share buyback defense measures, we will continue initiatives to enhance corporate value and secure the joint interests of shareholders. Regarding large-scale purchase actions, we plan to request necessary information disclosure to enable shareholders to make appropriate judgments, respect the opinions of independent outside directors, and implement appropriate responses within the scope of relevant laws and regulations.","jir_financial_highlights":"Effective Period of Share Buyback Defense Measures: At the conclusion of the 102nd Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for late June 2026 (Resolution to abolish)\nStart Date of Share Buyback Defense Introduction: June 27, 2008 (Not continued; to be abolished)\nApproval at Most Recent Shareholders Meeting: 99th Annual General Meeting held on June 29, 2023 (Continuation approved)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SymphonyTechnology, #AbolishmentOfShareBuybackDefense, #GeneralIR","jir_key_figures":"Share Buyback Defense Introduction Date: June 27, 2008 (84th Annual General Meeting)\nMost Recent Continuation Approval: June 29, 2023 (99th Annual General Meeting)\nScheduled Abolishment Date: Late June 2026 (At conclusion of 102nd Annual General Meeting)","jir_meta_title":"Symphony Technology Decides to Abolish Share Buyback Defense Measures\uff5cApril 2026","jir_meta_description":"Symphony Technology Co., Ltd. resolved to abolish the share buyback defense measures as of the conclusion of the shareholders meeting scheduled in June 2026. 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