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The amendments include removal of provisions related to preferred shares and a review of the authorized number of shares. In December 2025, 42,983,000 shares of preferred stock were already repurchased and canceled.","jir_summary":"### Overview of the Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation\nHokuhoku Financial Group will propose a partial amendment to the Articles of Incorporation at the shareholders\u2019 meeting scheduled for June 23, 2026. The main changes include the removal of provisions related to the Type 5 preferred shares canceled in December 2025 and a review of the total number of authorized shares. These modifications aim to enhance flexibility in capital policy by adjusting provisions related to preferred shares and the authorized share count. The amendments are scheduled to take effect on the same day after approval by the shareholders, after which they will be officially enforced.\n\n### Background and Future Outlook of the Amendments\nThe proposed amendments result from the cancellation of preferred shares in December 2025, and aim to optimize the capital structure and promote flexible capital policy. Removing the provisions related to preferred shares will allow for revisions in shareholder composition and dividend policies, creating favorable conditions for future business development and fundraising. Upon approval at the shareholders\u2019 meeting, the amendments will take effect, further optimizing the company's capital policy.","jir_financial_highlights":"","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#HokuhokuFinancialGroup, #AmendmentToArticles, #JapanStocks","jir_key_figures":"Number of preferred shares canceled: 42,983,000 shares\nChanges to authorized share total: Unknown\nScheduled date of Articles of Incorporation change: June 23, 2026","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Hokuhoku Financial\u3011Partially Amend Articles of Incorporation | June 23, 2026","jir_meta_description":"Hokuhoku Financial Group plans to partially amend its Articles of Incorporation on June 23, 2026. 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