“Weekly Bunshun” Editorial Department
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s red yeast rice supplement scandal caused 5 deaths and 249 hospitalizations. Among the major shareholders of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, which was in the midst of a crisis, was a well-known family in the Kansai region.
The controversy continues to spread, with Kobayashi Pharmaceutical declining to participate in events related to the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo on April 22nd. The stock price, which was 6,790 yen at the end of last year, plummeted to 4,875 yen on March 27 after the problem was discovered. Currently, it has recovered slightly to the 5,600 yen level, but
“For a period in February, when the problem was reported to executives, the stock price showed strange movements, and there were whispers that it was insider trading.There were questions at the press conference, but President Akihiro Kobayashi denied it. (Social Affairs Department Reporter)
Suddenly, attention was focused on the company’s major shareholders. Looking at the securities report, the Kobayashi family and the Kobayashi family foundation are listed, but the 7th largest shareholder is a beautiful witch who often appears in women’s magazines! Holds 1.863 million shares (2.51%)well(stomach)Plant(up)Her name is Yukako (45).
source: Weekly Bunshun May 2nd and 9th, 2024 issue
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