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The number of shares acquired is 223,605, with an acquisition price of 152.3 billion yen. As a result, the number of shares held will total 649,521, representing 61.0% of voting rights. The share transfer is scheduled to be executed during the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027, though this may change depending on procedures with competition law authorities and other factors.\n\n### Purpose and Background of the Transaction\nAstemo possesses high software development capabilities and is promoting the establishment of a rapid development structure for AI and software essential in the era of Software Defined Vehicles (SDV). Honda Motor aims to accelerate the enhancement of SDV development capabilities and cost competitiveness by leading Astemo\u2019s transformation as the parent company, targeting growth as a global mega supplier. 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