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The transaction value is approximately USD 678 million (approximately JPY 105.8 billion), with potential adjustments as stipulated in the share transfer agreement. The board resolution and contract signing date is December 25, 2025, and the share transfer execution date is scheduled for the first half of 2026.\n\n### Purpose and Background of the Transaction\nThis transaction is part of Shimadzu\u2019s mid-term management plan\u2019s key strategies. It aims to incorporate the highly promising technologies and products of Tescan, expected to grow significantly in the electron microscope sector, complementing Shimadzu\u2019s component and physical property analysis technologies with surface observation and analysis technologies. The two companies have already entered into a business alliance and started selling jointly branded products. 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