TOKYO, May 18 (Pulse News Wire) – Aqualine Ltd. (6173.T) announced a significant shareholder change due to the acquisition of its shares by SAIAS Co., Ltd., SAIAS acquired enough shares to exceed 1% of voting rights, triggering regulatory requirements under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
Prior to the acquisition, SAIAS held 0 shares, while now it holds 1,190,800 shares, making up 11,908 voting rights. As a result, SAIAS becomes the second-largest shareholder with a 28.84% stake based on the total number of shareholders' voting rights as of February 28, 2026. Previously, Kumaichi Kazuhisa was the second-largest shareholder with 1,000,000 shares representing 10,000 voting rights, which accounted for 16.94% of total voting rights.
Following the transaction, Kumaichi's holdings dropped to zero, effectively removing him from the list of major shareholders. SAIAS, headquartered in Minato City, specializes in IT consulting and web marketing. The company’s capital stands at [TICKER_0].
The acquisition marks a strategic shift in Aqualine's shareholder structure, reflecting changes in the company's governance landscape.
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