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Five large shareholders raise their stakes in Akippa
Filings show backing for Akippa alongside net additions across Japanese bank stocks.
Five large shareholders reported increases in their stakes in Akippa over the 30 days to 11 October 2026. Filers increasing their stakes in the company included DeNA, Sompo Holdings and Sumitomo Corporation. Across all filings, 352 filers submitted 903 reports, comprising 448 increases valued at $14.4bn and 455 reductions valued at $17.0bn.
Four holders also added to positions in retailer ANAP Holdings, including Yotsuya Digital Innovators, NetPrice Business Turnaround and Evo Fund. By sector, banks registered the largest net increase, with 11 reports showing $4.7bn of increases and $106.5mn of reductions, resulting in $4.6bn of net increases. Technology and telecoms groups recorded 133 reports, with $1.1bn of increases and $251.7mn of reductions yielding $821.4mn of net increases.
Retailers registered the largest net reduction, with 91 reports showing $862.0mn of increases and $5.9bn of reductions, leaving $5.0bn of net reductions. Electronics makers recorded 66 reports, showing $492.7mn of increases and $3.5bn of reductions for $3.0bn of net reductions.
Several individual shares moved after reported changes. Following an increase by M3 in retailer Hyuga Primary Care on 25 September, the shares were up 57 per cent to 1 October. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management cut a stake in electronics maker Japan Electronic Materials on 15 September, and the shares were up 27 per cent to 1 October.
Companies in this column: Akippa, ANAP Holdings, Hyuga Primary Care, Japan Electronic Materials.