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Prior to the change, the number of voting rights was 449,266 units (44,926,656 shares), and the voting rights ratio was 9.93%. After the change, these increased to 566,399 units (56,639,956 shares) and 12.52%, respectively. The company is located in the Cayman Islands and engages in asset management business.\n\n### Future Outlook\nThis change is based on a change report, and the Company has no particular matters to describe concerning future outlook. Although the confirmation of the actual number of shares owned has not been possible, this represents important information regarding changes in the current shareholder structure.","jir_financial_highlights":"Number of voting rights (number of shares owned): 566,399 units (56,639,956 shares) (Increased from 449,266 units (44,926,656 shares) before the change)\nRatio to total voting rights of shareholders, etc.: 12.52% (Increased from 9.93% before the change)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#KaoCorporation, #MajorShareholderChange, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Number of voting rights after change: 566,399 units (56,639,956 shares)\nNumber of voting rights before change: 449,266 units (44,926,656 shares)\nVoting rights ratio after change: 12.52% (based on the total issued shares as of December 31, 2025)","jir_meta_title":"Change in Major Shareholders of Kao Corporation: Oasis Management's Voting Rights Ratio Increases to 12.52%","jir_meta_description":"As of March 18, 2026, Oasis Management Company Limited became a major shareholder of Kao Corporation. 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