Governance structure
other affiliated company; 26.7% of voting rights, including the portion held through subsidiaries and other entities
When one company holds most of the voting rights, its wishes are more likely to prevail in management. How the interests of minority shareholders are protected is a key issue.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Controlling shareholder | HIKARI TSUSHIN,INC. (other affiliated company; 26.7% of voting rights, including the portion held through subsidiaries and other entities) |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Although HIKARI TSUSHIN,INC. does not hold the shares directly, it owns 26.7% of the voting rights through its subsidiaries and other entities and has substantive influence. It is therefore classified as an other affiliated company. The Company makes its own decisions and considers that it has secured a certain degree of independence.