Kewpie Corporation
Matters Concerning Controlling Shareholders
Nakajima Tou Shoten Co., Ltd. is the largest shareholder of Kewpie Corporation, holding a 16.3% voting rights stake. Transactions between the two companies include product purchase and sales of 145 million yen, and real estate leasing of 1,099 million yen, with the independence of management secured.
Key Figures
- Voting Rights Ownership Ratio (Total): 16.3% (as of November 30, 2025)
- Transaction Amount with Nakajima Tou Shoten Co., Ltd.: 145 million yen (December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025)
- Real Estate Leasing Transaction Amount with Touka Co., Ltd.: 1,099 million yen (same period)
AI要約
Status of Parent Company and Transactions with Related Companies
Nakajima Tou Shoten Co., Ltd. is another related company of Kewpie Corporation and is the largest shareholder with a total voting rights ownership of 16.3% (8.3% direct, 8.0% indirect). Transactions between the two include product purchasing and sales as well as promotional material purchases, amounting to 145 million yen during the period from December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025. Additionally, Nakajima Tou Shoten's wholly owned subsidiary, Touka Co., Ltd., conducts real estate leasing transactions with Kewpie, totaling 1,099 million yen. There are also overlapping executives, enabling exchange of management and sales information.
Management Independence and Transaction Transparency
While maintaining a close relationship with Nakajima Tou Shoten Co., Ltd., Kewpie Corporation independently makes decisions on important management matters without being influenced by that company’s intentions. Related party transactions have been approved by the Board of Directors, and transaction terms have been confirmed to be reasonable with reference to market prices and third-party evaluations. There are no borrowings or debt guarantees, and independence is recognized as sufficiently secured.
