Kusuri No Aoki Holdings Sets Share Acquisition Policy Amid Potential Takeover Threats

Source disclosure: January 16, 2026

KUSURI NO AOKI HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. [3549.T]

TOKYO, Jan 16 (Pulse News Wire) – Kusuri NO Aoki Holdings CO.,LTD. (3549.T) decided to introduce a policy addressing significant share acquisitions aimed at enhancing corporate value and shareholder interests.

The policy will take effect pending approval at its extraordinary shareholders' meeting scheduled for Feb 17. It targets acquisitions that could increase a specific group's voting rights to more than 20% percent or result in such levels post-acquisition. The company outlined measures requiring potential acquirers to disclose comprehensive information and adhere to a mandatory evaluation period before initiating large-scale purchases.

Failure to comply would trigger defensive actions, potentially including, In addition, the policy ensures ongoing respect for shareholder opinions through regular reviews and adjustments based on shareholder resolutions. Independent committees will advise on implementation to prevent biased decisions. The policy’s effectiveness will be reviewed annually until its expiration three years after initial approval.

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