KOKUSAI ELECTRIC CORPORATION [6525.T]

TOKYO, May 19 (Pulse News Wire) – Kokusai Electric Corporation (6525.T) announced today that its major shareholder, KKR HKE Investment L.P., plans to sell its shares through a securities firm. Following the sale, Nomura Securities (6886.T) will temporarily hold the shares but intends to resell them within domestic and international markets shortly thereafter.

As of March 31, 2026, KKR held approximately 1.00% of Kokusai Electric's outstanding common stock. Prior to the transaction, KKR HKE Investment L.P. was the third-largest shareholder with 24,692,000 shares.

After the sale, KKR’s holdings will drop to zero. Nomura Securities, which currently holds 2,276,616 shares, is expected to become the third-largest shareholder post-sale with an increased share count. The company stated that this change in major shareholders is unlikely to impact its performance.

The planned sale is scheduled to take place on May 22, 2026.

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