Showa Chemical Industry Corrects Shareholding Details Following Sigma's Report Revision

TOKYO, Jul 30 (Pulse News Wire) – Showa Chemical Industry CO.,LTD. (4990.T) corrected shareholding details related to its major shareholder, Sigma Corporation, following revisions made to a large holdings report submitted by Sigma on July 29, 2026.

Initially, Showa Chemical disclosed on July 14, 2026, that Sigma had become a significant affiliate due to its stake in the company. However, discrepancies were identified in the reported number of shares and voting rights percentage after reviewing Sigma’s revised report. As a result, the company adjusted its previous figures.

Before the correction, Sigma was reported to hold 19,381 shares directly and none through consolidation, totaling 19,381 shares. Post-correction, the total direct holding remains unchanged at 19,381 shares, but the consolidated holding increases to 15,131 shares, resulting in a combined total of 34,512 shares. Based on the total voting rights count of 106,461 shares as of March 31, 2026, the revised voting rights percentage stands at approximately 32.43%.

No further significant developments are anticipated according to the company.