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Necessary antitrust clearances have been obtained, and the effective date is expected to be July 1, 2026.\n\n### Future schedule and transparency\nThe approvals of Absorption Split Agreement \u2460 and the shareholders' meeting, the approvals of Absorption Split Agreement \u2461 and the general meeting, and the effective date of Absorption Split Agreement \u2461 are scheduled for April 1, 2026, January 2027 (planned), and April 1, 2027 (planned), respectively. 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