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The number of shares disposed was 10,839, totaling 9,950,202 yen. As a result, the status of treasury stock holdings and share disposals as part of shareholder return measures have been implemented. Details of the disposal were disclosed on the same day.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nThis disposal of treasury stock is based on the restricted stock compensation plan and does not directly affect shareholder dilution. Moving forward, the company intends to continue appropriate share management and disposal as part of shareholder return and capital policy measures. 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