Decision and Details
Filing of an action for revocation of the surcharge payment order
The companies filed the action to seek a reduction in the surcharge because they disagree with the Japan Fair Trade Commission on certain aspects of the findings of fact and legal interpretation in the surcharge payment order.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Matter Covered | Filing of an action for revocation of the surcharge payment order |
| Decision Date | 17 March 2026 (date the action was filed) |
| Implementation Date | 17 March 2026 (both companies have filed the action for revocation) |
| Amount | Total surcharge: ¥5.92553 billion (the Company: ¥2.60189 billion; 日本トレクス株式会社: ¥3.32364 billion) |
| Reason | The companies filed the action to seek a reduction in the surcharge because they disagree with the Japan Fair Trade Commission on certain aspects of the findings of fact and legal interpretation in the surcharge payment order. |
| Governing Rule | Antimonopoly Act (cited as the legal basis for the surcharge payment order) |
| Related previous disclosures | “Regarding the Cease-and-Desist Order and Surcharge Payment Order Issued by the Japan Fair Trade Commission,” dated 24 September 2025 |
| Future plans | The two companies will present their arguments and evidence concerning their positions in this action for revocation and seek a fair judicial decision. The surcharge is required to be paid into the national treasury by 27 April 2026. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The companies disagree with the Japan Fair Trade Commission on certain aspects of the findings of fact and legal interpretation concerning the surcharge payment order and are seeking a reduction in the surcharge.