Orix Corporation transfers 7.5% of shares in Somek Co., Ltd. to Kanbara Shipping and Onomichi Shipbuilding, reshaping Somek's ownership structure and strengthening its market position in Japan's maritime industry.
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Orix Corporation, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, and led by President Hidetaka Takahashi, has recently announced the transfer of 7.5% of its shares in Somek Co., Ltd. to Kanbara Shipping Co., Ltd. and Onomichi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. This transaction results in Orix's ownership stake in Somek being adjusted to 62.5%. Existing shareholders, including Sojitz Corporation (20% stake) and Shoei Kisen Kaisha (10% stake), will maintain their investments.
Somek Co., Ltd., based in Minato, Tokyo, specializes in ship brokerage. With its inception in 2025, the company has rapidly developed its operations under the leadership of President Takuhito Tokuma, focusing on the trading of new and used vessels, chartering, and maritime management.
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