TOKYO, May 14 (Pulse News Wire) – Eneos Holdings,inc. (5020.T) announced that its subsidiary, ENEOS Wing, was criminally charged by the Fair Trade Commission for suspected antitrust violations on April 27, 2026, and subsequently indicted by the Tokyo District Prosecutors Office on the same day.
In response, ENEOS Holdings views the situation seriously and plans to accelerate the reduction of group companies, which aligns with their fourth mid-term management plan's goal of restructuring organizational systems. Additionally, the company intends to enhance internal audits and training for group company executives to prevent future incidents. Regarding ENEOS Wing’s ongoing legal proceedings and further investigations by the Fair Trade Commission, ENEOS Holdings will closely monitor developments and consider necessary actions based on final outcomes. The company also stated that it would evaluate responsibilities among related parties as needed. In other developments, ENEOS Holdings continues to diversify crude oil procurement sources beyond Middle Eastern supplies, focusing on alternative origins such as U.S.
And Central Asian oils. Efforts include direct imports bypassing the Persian Gulf and expanding Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) deployment routes. These initiatives aim to ensure stable energy supply while leveraging national reserve oil resources and flexible product imports. Additionally, ENEOS Holdings decided to sell additional shares of JX Metals in line with portfolio optimization efforts aimed at maximizing shareholder value through AI-driven efficiency improvements across the supply chain and operations. The company also resolved to repurchase up to ¥50.00 billion of its own shares to improve capital efficiency and adhere to its dividend policy.
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