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Although the company meets all listing maintenance criteria, the free float ratio was relatively low at 38.08% as of the end of June 2026, and the compliance status could be affected by changes in shareholder composition.\n\n### Future Measures and Risks\nThe free float ratio may increase or decrease depending on future shareholder composition, and if compliance status is affected, the company will consider appropriate responses including capital policy measures such as share offerings by major shareholders or issuance of new shares. Information on changes to the free float ratio will be disclosed in the \"Risks Related to Business, etc.\" section of the securities report for the fiscal year ending December 2026.","jir_financial_highlights":"Free Float Ratio: 38.08% (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#KohokuKogyo, #MarketSegmentChange, #ListingMarketSegmentChange, #DisclosureUpdate","jir_key_figures":"Free Float Ratio: 38.08% (as of June 30, 2026)","jir_meta_title":"Kohoku Kogyo CO.,LTD. \u2014 Notice of Approval for Change to TSE Prime Market\uff5cOctober 2026","jir_meta_description":"Kohoku Kogyo CO.,LTD. has received approval to change its listing to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. Free float ratio is 38.08%; compliance may vary depending on future shareholder composition. Potential consideration of capital policy measures.","jir_og_title":"Kohoku Kogyo CO.,LTD. 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