HOYA Corporation
Notice Regarding Shareholder Derivative Lawsuit
A shareholder has filed a shareholder derivative lawsuit claiming damages of 23.624 billion yen related to illegal treasury stock acquisition against a total of seven individuals, including one former director and representative executive officer, five former outside directors, and one current director and representative executive officer.
Key Figures
- Amount of Damages Claimed: 23.624 billion yen (Claim amount related to illegal treasury stock acquisition)
- Total Treasury Stock Acquisition Amount: 30 billion yen (Implemented in 2016)
- Date of Lawsuit Notice Receipt: 2026-02-19
AI要約
Overview of Shareholder Derivative Lawsuit
One shareholder of the company has filed a shareholder derivative lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court against a total of seven individuals – one former director and representative executive officer, five former outside directors, and one current director and representative executive officer – claiming damages of 23.624 billion yen. The claim alleges that out of the total treasury stock acquisition amount of 30 billion yen implemented in 2016, 23.624 billion yen constituted an illegal acquisition exceeding the distributable amount pursuant to the Companies Act and the Corporate Accounting Regulations.
Impact on Business Performance and Future Response
The company has determined that this lawsuit will not affect its business performance and currently denies any impact on earnings. However, it states that if any matters requiring disclosure arise in the future, it will promptly disclose them.
