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Total shares acquired to date are 300,000 shares with a total acquisition cost of \u00a5693,686,100.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Treasury Stock Acquisition\nMarudai Food Co., Ltd. acquired 107,400 shares of treasury stock valued at \u00a5258,011,400 between April 1 and April 30, 2026, based on the resolution of the Board of Directors on February 24, 2026. The acquisition method was through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, bringing the cumulative shares acquired to 300,000 shares and cumulative acquisition cost to \u00a5693,686,100. The upper limit is set at 650,000 shares and \u00a51.3 billion.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nThe treasury stock acquisition is capped at approximately 2.66% of the total outstanding shares, aiming to enhance shareholder value and improve capital efficiency. Going forward, acquisitions will continue based on Board resolutions while considering market trends. 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