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The planned effective date of the change is October 1, 2026. The corporate logo will remain unchanged.\n\n### Background and Purpose of the Company Name Change\nThe company name change is intended to unify the brand expression and maximize brand value by establishing a consistent corporate brand following the completion of the transfer of overseas subsidiaries, which focused on domestic investments. Details of the partial amendments to the Articles of Incorporation will be announced separately at a later date.","jir_financial_highlights":"","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#JAFCOGroup, #CompanyNameChange, #GeneralIR","jir_key_figures":"Scheduled Company Name Change Date: October 1, 2026\nScheduled Shareholders Meeting Approval Date: June 16, 2026\nNew Company Name: JAFCO Co., Ltd. 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