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Axium\u2019s ownership reached 6.72% in November 2025 and 22.60% in July 2026, prompting the company to establish specific measures to protect shareholder interests and corporate value.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nThe introduced policies and takeover defense measures respect shareholder intent while establishing systems to respond with countermeasures if necessary against large acquirers. This aims to prevent Axium\u2019s shareholding from exerting excessive influence on management and to maximize shareholder value. The company will continue to seek support and understanding from shareholders while working to maintain and enhance corporate value.","jir_financial_highlights":"Shareholding Ratio of Shares, etc.: 6.72% (November 10, 2025) \u2192 22.60% (July 13, 2026) (YoY +15.88 points)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SokenChemical, #share_buyback, #JapanStocks","jir_key_figures":"Shareholding Ratio: 6.72% (November 10, 2025) \u2192 22.60% (July 13, 2026)\nAxium\u2019s shareholding ratio: 21.47% (July 7, 2026)\nNo explanation of Axium's purpose or conditions for share acquisition","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Soken Chemical\u3011Large Shareholding and Response Measures | July 2026","jir_meta_description":"Soken Chemical has introduced response policies and takeover defense measures after Axium\u2019s shareholding ratio reached 22.60%, aiming to secure corporate value. 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