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Dependence on the Representative Director

First written in FY2016. 3 of 10 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2017. Latest entry: 2026-10-09.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseMitigatedFY2017 – FY2020ReframedFY2021 – FY2022OtherFY2024 – 2026-10-092016: 12017: 120172018: 020182019: 120192020: 120202021: 120212022: 120222023: 020232024: 120242025: 120252026: 22026
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Media Kobo moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2021, 4 years before the typical company in this theme (2025).

The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 10 of 77 companies on the "Worse" side.

7 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".

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  1. 2026-10-09OtherGovernance

    「長沢 一男 16.60 46.39 62.99」

    支配株主に関する事項として、2026年8月31日現在の議決権所有割合が、直接所有分16.60%、合算対象分46.39%、計62.99%と開示された。支配株主との取引は該当せず、取引時は取締役会で妥当性を審議する方針も記載されている。
  2. FY2026-H1Updated the representative director's ownership ratioAnnual report

    「株式会社エヌカルテット 4,859,000 44.87 Kazuo Nagasawa (長沢 一男) 1,856,500 17.14」

    As of 28 February 2026, the asset management company represented by the representative director held 44.87%, while the representative director personally held 17.14%.
  3. FY2025Updated the representative director's ownership ratioAnnual report

    「Kazuo Nagasawa (長沢 一男), the Company's representative director and president, is a major shareholder who owns 1,846,100 of the Company's shares, or 17.70%, personally (Note), and 4,859,000 shares, or 46.59%, through an asset management company that he represents (Note). He has also driven the business from the time he became the Company's representative director to the present.」

    The structure of dependence on the representative director continues, with personal ownership reported at 17.70% and ownership through his asset management company at 46.59%.
  4. FY2024Updated the personal ownership ratioAnnual report

    「Kazuo Nagasawa (長沢 一男), the Company's representative director and president, is a major shareholder who owns 1,976,200 of the Company's shares, or 19.61%, personally (Note), and 4,859,000 shares, or 48.21%, through an asset management company that he represents (Note). He has also driven the business from the time he became the Company's representative director to the present.」

    The structure of dependence on the representative director continues, and the ownership ratios have been updated to 19.61% personally and 48.21% through his asset management company.
  5. FY2022ReframedAnnual report

    「Kazuo Nagasawa (長沢 一男), the Company's representative director and president, is a major shareholder who owns 1,951,800 of the Company's shares, or 19.37%, personally (Note), and 4,859,000 shares, or 48.21%, through an asset management company that he represents (Note). He has also driven the business from the time he became the Company's representative director to the present.」

    The structure of dependence on the representative director continues, while his personal ownership ratio is reported as 19.37%, alongside the 48.21% held by his asset management company.
  6. FY2021ReframedAnnual report

    「Kazuo Nagasawa (長沢 一男), the Company's representative director and president, is a major shareholder who owns 2,018,800 of the Company's shares, or 20.03%, personally (Note), and 4,859,000 shares, or 48.21%, through an asset management company that he represents (Note). He has also driven the business from the time he became the Company's representative director to the present.」

    The risk of dependence on the representative director continues, but the ownership structure has been updated to distinguish between his personal holdings and those held by his asset management company.
  7. FY2020MitigatedAnnual report

    「At the same time, in addition to establishing a structure with effective checks and balances, the Group is reviewing its executive officer system and delegating authority to the people responsible for each business.」

    While disclosing its dependence on the representative director, the Group continues to review its executive officer system and delegate authority to the people responsible for each business.
  8. FY2019MitigatedAnnual report

    「At the same time, in addition to establishing a structure with effective checks and balances, the Group is reviewing its executive officer system and delegating authority to the people responsible for each business.」

    While disclosing its dependence on the representative director, the Group is responding by establishing checks and balances, reviewing its executive officer system, and delegating authority to the people responsible for each business.
  9. FY2017MitigatedAnnual report

    「At the same time, the Group is working to establish a structure with effective checks and balances and to delegate authority to the people responsible for each business.」

    While disclosing its dependence on the representative director, the Group is establishing a system of checks and balances and delegating authority.
  10. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「Kazuo Nagasawa (長沢 一男), the Company's representative director and president, owned 62.36% of the total number of shares issued as of 31 August 2016. He had considerable influence over decisions on the Group's management policies and strategies, business development, and all matters requiring shareholder approval. The Group was heavily dependent on his individual management capabilities, including his judgment, planning and execution.」

    The representative director owns 62.36% of the total shares issued, creating a risk structure in which management decisions and business development are heavily dependent on him.
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  2. 1Partnership aimed at securing exclusive domestic sales rights for a VR device4×
  3. 2Upfront investment in AR technology and video streaming3×
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  5. 4Building a stable foundation for the game content business3×
  6. 5Addressing Diverse Needs for Fortune-Telling Services2×
  7. 6Rebuilding the User Acquisition Structure and Revenue Framework for Fortune-Telling Content2×

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Media Kobo's next results are scheduled for 2026-10-09. Read the earnings preview It last moved in the Governance of 2026-10-09: "Other".
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