Data Applications Company Sees Major Shareholder Influence Through Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp.

TOKYO, Jul 23 (Pulse News Wire) – Data Applications Company,limited (3848.T) disclosed significant shareholder influence through Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT). As of March 31, 2026, NTT's subsidiary, Kōtsūshō Denki Co., Ltd., holds 25.21% of the voting rights directly and indirectly, making it the dominant shareholder.

Kōtsūshō Denki Co., Ltd. owns 7.08% directly and exercises voting rights over additional shares held by various investment trusts, bringing the total to 25.21%. Among these trusts are UH Partners 3 Investment Business Limited Partnership, UH Partners 2 Investment Business Limited Partnership, ESL Investment Business Limited Partnership, and Ivy Investment Business Limited Partnership.

Additionally, NTT itself holds a portion of shares, which combined with those held by subsidiaries, totals 25.21%. In terms of impact, Kōtsūshō Denki Co., Ltd. wields considerable control due to its ability to determine the strategic direction of the broader enterprise group.

However, Data Applications maintains independent decision-making based on its own management policies.