Major shareholder change announced for Nippon Kayaku

Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd. announced today a change in its major shareholder composition, effective July 2, 2025. The announcement stems from a Large Shareholding Report submitted to the Kanto Local Finance Bureau on July 3, 2025, by Silchester International Investors LLP. According to the filing, Silchester International Investors LLP has decreased its holdings in Nippon Kayaku. Before the change, as of June 4, 2025, Silchester International Investors LLP held 175,425 units (17,542,500 shares), representing 10.99% of the voting rights. Following the change on July 2, 2025, their holdings have decreased to 159,067 units (15,906,700 shares), representing 9.97% of voting rights. Silchester International Investors LLP is located in London and conducts investment advisory services.