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Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. ( (JP:4718) ) has shared an announcement.
Waseda Academy has announced a change in one of its major shareholders based on the shareholder register as of March 31, 2026, received from Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation. Individual investor Shinichi Kawabata, based in Shibuya, Tokyo, increased his stake from 1,850,000 shares to 1,941,500 shares, raising his voting rights ratio from 9.97% to 10.46% while remaining the second-largest shareholder.
The revision in holdings reflects a modest consolidation of ownership but does not alter the company’s ranking of major shareholders or its governance structure as disclosed. Waseda Academy stated that this shift in shareholding will have no impact on its business performance, suggesting limited immediate implications for operations or strategy, though it may be noted by investors tracking ownership concentration and shareholder influence.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:4718) stock is a Buy with a Yen2237.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:4718 Stock Forecast page.
More about Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. is a Japanese education services company listed on the TSE Prime market, operating preparatory schools and related academic programs. It focuses on offering entrance exam preparation and supplementary education primarily for students in Japan, competing in the highly competitive private education and cram school sector.
Average Trading Volume: 40,866
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: Yen37.83B
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