TOKYO, May 21 (Pulse News Wire) – Maruzen CO.,LTD. (5982.T) corrected part of its previously disclosed shareholding information dated April 10, 2026.
The correction pertains to the percentage of voting rights held by related companies as of February 28, 2026. According to the revised disclosure, Masatoyo Corporation holds 22.95% of Maruzen's voting rights directly, while Kōtsūshō Corporation now holds 22.93%, up from 21.71%. Both entities are classified as related companies due to their significant influence on Maruzen’s decision-making processes.
Masatoyo Corporation remains identified as having the greatest impact on Maruzen, as it appoints one director and one auditor to Maruzen's board. Additionally, despite holding no direct shares, Kōtsūshō Corporation indirectly owns Maruzen stock through various subsidiaries, providing substantial influence over Maruzen's operations. Both companies operate in diverse sectors unrelated to Maruzen’s core business activities, ensuring a degree of independence within the group structure.
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