Risk of an on-site inspection concerning suspected Antimonopoly Act violations in sesame oil sales
First written in FY2024. 3 of 3 entries say "Materialised", first in FY2024. Latest entry: FY2026.
Kadoya Sesame Mills moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2024.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Materialised".
- FY2026MaterialisedAnnual report
「In March 2024, the company was subject to an on-site inspection by the Japan Fair Trade Commission over suspected violations of the Antimonopoly Act. On 14 May 2025, the company received a cease and desist order and a surcharge payment order from the Commission. As the company disagrees with the Commission's views regarding this series of orders, it has filed a lawsuit seeking their rescission.」
It was disclosed that, following the on-site inspection, a cease and desist order and a surcharge payment order were issued, the company filed a lawsuit seeking their rescission, and the litigation remains pending. - 2026-06-04MaterialisedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「In March 2024, we were subject to an on-site inspection by the Japan Fair Trade Commission on suspicion of violating the Antimonopoly Act, and on 14 May 2025 received from the Commission a cease-and-desist order and a surcharge payment order.」
The company reported that, following the on-site inspection, it received a cease-and-desist order and a surcharge payment order. An action seeking rescission remains pending. - FY2024MaterialisedAnnual report
「In March 2024, the Company underwent an on-site inspection by the Japan Fair Trade Commission on suspicion of violating the Antimonopoly Act, specifically the prohibition of unreasonable restraint of trade, in connection with its sales of sesame oil.」
The Japan Fair Trade Commission conducted an on-site inspection in March 2024 over suspected violations of the Antimonopoly Act in connection with sesame oil sales. The investigation is ongoing, and the company states that it will cooperate fully.