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 Benesse Corporation announced its repurchase of own shares of common stock by complying with article 210 of Japan's Commercial Code.

Details of repurchase;

Repurchased period: From June 26th 2003 to July 10th 2003
No. of common stock repurchased:452,300 shares
Amount: JPY 971,766,500
Repurchased method: Through Osaka Securities Exchange

(Reference 1)
Decision of general shareholder's meeting which were held on June 25th, 2003

Type of stock: Common Stock
No. of common stock repurchase: up to 5,000,000 shares
Amount: up to JPY 10,000,000,000

(Reference 2)
Aggregate amount of stock repurchased since June 25th 2003

Aggregate no. of common stock repurchased: 452,300 shares
Aggregate amount: JPY 971,766,500