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As part of its overseas expansion, it expects synergies with the SHOGUN group acquired in 2025, with minimal impact on performance for the fiscal year ending June 2026.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Business Strategy and Acquisition\nStory Co., Ltd. has decided to acquire fixed assets of its subsidiary Shogun Murrieta LLC, which operates teppanyaki restaurants in California, USA, with the aim of expanding its overseas market. Leveraging the synergy with the SHOGUN group acquired in April 2025, it expects benefits from store operation expertise and product development capabilities. The acquisition amount is 610,000 USD, planned for execution in July 2026.\n\n### Future Outlook and Corporate Activities\nThis fixed asset acquisition is a strategic part of the company's overseas expansion plan, with minimal impact expected on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending June 2026. 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