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JIA CEO Naoto Shiraiwa Becomes Controlling Shareholder with Majority Voting Stake

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  • Japan Investment Adviser’s CEO Naoto Shiraiwa has raised his direct and combined holdings to 53.07 percent of voting rights, making him a major and controlling shareholder alongside family-owned KODO Holdings.
  • This consolidation of control within Shiraiwa and his family tightens management’s grip on governance, while the company expects only a minor impact on the JIA Group’s current business performance.
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JIA CEO Naoto Shiraiwa Becomes Controlling Shareholder with Majority Voting Stake

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Japan Investment Adviser Co.,Ltd. ( (JP:7172) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Japan Investment Adviser Co., Ltd. has confirmed a change in its shareholder structure, with President and CEO Naoto Shiraiwa increasing his direct and combined holdings to 53.07 percent of voting rights as of April 30, 2026. This shift elevates Shiraiwa to the status of major shareholder and makes him a controlling shareholder other than the parent company, based on his holdings and those of KODO Holdings Co., Ltd., an asset management company fully owned by him and his family.

The reclassification strengthens management’s control over the company, consolidating ownership within Shiraiwa and his close relatives through both direct stakes and KODO Holdings. While this governance change underscores a tighter alignment between leadership and ownership, Japan Investment Adviser states that the impact on the JIA Group’s business performance is currently minor, suggesting no immediate operational or financial disruption for stakeholders.

More about Japan Investment Adviser Co.,Ltd.

Japan Investment Adviser Co., Ltd. is a financial services firm listed on the TSE Prime Market under code 7172, specializing in investment-related businesses and asset management solutions. The company operates through the JIA Group, focusing on structured finance, leasing, and related advisory services for institutional and individual investors in Japan and overseas.

Average Trading Volume: 500,085

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen127.1B

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