Decision and Details
On-site inspection by the Japan Fair Trade Commission
Suspicion of a violation of the Antimonopoly Act concerning transactions in alcoholic beverages and other products (an unreasonable restraint of trade concerning the selling prices of alcoholic beverages by 4 major alcoholic beverage manufacturers)
The impact on performance is currently unknown
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Matter Covered | On-site inspection by the Japan Fair Trade Commission |
| Decision Date | 7 October 2026 (date of on-site inspection) |
| Implementation Date | 7 October 2026 (completed) |
| Quantity / scale | 4 major alcoholic beverage manufacturers |
| Impact on Business Performance | The impact on performance is currently unknown |
| Reason | Suspicion of a violation of the Antimonopoly Act concerning transactions in alcoholic beverages and other products (an unreasonable restraint of trade concerning the selling prices of alcoholic beverages by 4 major alcoholic beverage manufacturers) |
| Governing Rule | Act on Prohibition of Private Monopolization and Maintenance of Fair Trade (Antimonopoly Act) |
| Future plans | The Company will fully cooperate with the investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission and promptly disclose any matters that arise requiring disclosure |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Due to suspicion of a violation of the Antimonopoly Act concerning transactions in alcoholic beverages and other products (an unreasonable restraint of trade concerning the selling prices of alcoholic beverages by 4 major alcoholic beverage manufacturers).