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Eligible shareholders are those listed on the shareholder register as of December 31, 2026, who have held shares for more than six months and own 100 shares or more. The first eligibility date is December 31, 2026. Shareholders with larger holdings can choose from cosmetic and home goods sets, with a lottery system for smaller holdings. Invitations to local events will also be distributed by lottery. Shipment timing from 2027 onward will be announced separately.","jir_summary":"### Overview of the new program\nKao Corporation announced the establishment of a shareholder benefit program as part of its shareholder returns. Eligible as of the record date, December 31, are shareholders who have held the shares for at least six months and own 100 or more ordinary shares. The first eligibility date is December 31, 2026. Depending on shareholding tiers, beneficiaries can select between cosmetic sets and home goods sets, and a lottery-based option is also available. The continuous holding requirement will be relaxed for the first time.\n\n### Timing and additional plans\nThe distribution timing for the first edition is planned to be shipped sequentially from June 2027 onward. A lottery-based local event participation right is also provided, with details to be announced on the website and other channels. Eligibility requirements and program details are expected to be updated going forward.","jir_financial_highlights":"New establishment of shareholder benefit program: Unknown (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#Kao, #ShareholderBenefits, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Eligible shareholders: 100 shares or more\nFirst eligibility date: 2026-12-31\n1000 shares or more: Cosmetics set + Home goods set worth 10,000 yen each\n400\u2013999 shares: Cosmetics set 6,000 yen equivalent \/ Home goods set 6,000 yen equivalent\n100\u2013399 shares: Prizes awarded by lottery","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Kao\u3011Notice of Establishment of Shareholder Benefit Program | August 2026","jir_meta_description":"Kao establishes a shareholder benefit program. Eligible shareholders are those with 100 shares or more, first eligibility date 2026\/12\/31. 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