Kyokuyo to Scrap Takeover Defense Plan as Governance Environment Evolves

An update from Kyokuyo Co., Ltd. ( (JP:1301) ) is now available.

Kyokuyo Co., Ltd. has decided to abolish its policy against large-scale purchases of its shares, a takeover defense measure that had been approved at the 100th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in June 2023 and has remained in effect since. The plan will be discontinued upon the conclusion of the 103rd Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 24, 2026, which coincides with its expiration.

The board determined that evolving rules and guidelines on corporate takeovers, along with ongoing dialogue with shareholders including institutional investors at home and abroad, have reduced the need for a standing takeover defense plan. Even after abolishing the policy, the company states it will seek sufficient time and information for shareholders to assess any large-scale purchase attempts and may implement feasible and appropriate measures, including potential new takeover defenses, in line with Japanese financial and corporate laws if shareholder interests are deemed at risk.

More about Kyokuyo Co., Ltd.

Kyokuyo Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market under securities code 1301, operates in Japan with a shareholder base that includes domestic and overseas institutional investors. The company focuses on enhancing corporate value and protecting the common interests of its shareholders within the framework of Japanese corporate governance and takeover regulations.

Average Trading Volume: 54,461

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen52.69B

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