An article based on an All About survey introduces the story of a woman in her 40s who owns shares eligible for Book Card shareholder benefits. Focusing on the benefits offered by KPP GROUP HOLDINGS CO.,LTD., it also describes the benefits and experiences associated with other stocks.
A 48-year-old woman living in Kyoto owns KPP GROUP HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. for its shareholder benefits, citing the ability to receive a ¥1,000 Book Card NEXT for 100 shares or more. The article also explains that, following an announcement in July 2026, the frequency of Book Card distributions was expanded to twice a year.
Starzen and Pickles Holdings are also mentioned as other stocks offering shareholder benefits. The article states that shareholders can receive a ¥1,000 McDonald's Card for 200 shares of Starzen, and products worth ¥1,500 for 100 shares or a ¥2,000 QUO Card for 200 shares of Pickles Holdings.
When choosing stocks with shareholder benefits, the contributor places importance on companies they use regularly and is pleased to receive local specialties and the companies’ own products as benefits. At the same time, the contributor has experienced buying a stock for its shareholder benefit and then seeing its share price plunge, and also follows share price movements.
The article includes a note stating that it reconstructs the contributor’s personal experience and is not intended to solicit investment in any individual stock.