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The tender offer price is set at 3,520 yen, with plans to increase it to 3,640 yen following the agreement with KDDI. The number of shares targeted for acquisition is 131,805,000, representing over 66% of the company's shares, aiming for full subsidiary status.\n\n### Future Outlook and Impact on Shareholders\nAfter the tender offer is successful, the company plans to proceed with share consolidation and squeeze-out procedures, including delisting, to privatize the company. Shareholders can exercise fractional handling and sale claim rights related to share consolidation. Ultimately, the goal is to acquire all shares and promote the company's long-term growth. Funding will be provided through a combination of capital contributions and bank loans.","jir_financial_highlights":"Lower limit of planned shares to acquire: 131,805,000 shares (Unknown)\nTender offer price: 3,520 yen (3,640 yen at KDDI agreement) (Expected to increase)\nShare buyback price: 2,960 yen (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#LINEYahoo, #IRRelated, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Planned shares to acquire: 131,805,000 shares\nTender offer price: 3,520 yen (at agreement: 3,640 yen)\nShare buyback price: 2,960 yen","jir_meta_title":"[LINE Yahoo] Share Buyback and Capital Alliance | July 2026","jir_meta_description":"LINE Yahoo is advancing the privatization and capital alliance of the target company, receiving final approval on July 29, 2026, with a tender offer price set at 3,520 yen.","jir_og_title":"[LINE Yahoo] Share Buyback and Capital Alliance | July 2026","jir_og_description":"LINE Yahoo is planning a privatization and capital alliance with the target company, with a tender offer price set at 3,520 yen. 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