This website, and the information contained herein, (collectively referred to as “the Website”) is being provided for the shareholders of Teikoku Sen-i Co., Ltd. (“Teikoku”) for information purposes only. Asset Value Investors Limited (“AVI”) is the investment manager of two of the shareholders of Teikoku, namely AVI Global Opportunities Trust (“AGT”) and AVI Japan Opportunities Trust (“AJOT”).
AVI is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) and is also registered as an Investment Advisor with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the United States Investment Advisors Act of 1940.
The Website is directed only at Professional Clients or Eligible Counterparties as defined by the UK FCA.
AVI sent written proposals addressed to Teikoku (the “Proposals”) through which AVI seeks to ask shareholders to vote on an increased dividend and the introduction of a buyback programme. The Proposals are accessible through the Website. AVI created the Website to help enable visitors to reach their own conclusion regarding whether or not to support the Proposals.
The Website was created solely for the purpose mentioned above and is provided for information purposes only. AVI is by no means soliciting or requesting other shareholders of Teikoku to jointly exercise their shareholders’ rights with AVI (including, but not limited to, voting rights).
AVI declares that it does not intend to be treated or deemed a “joint holder” (kyo-do hoyu-sha) with other Teikoku shareholders under the Japanese Financial Instruments and Exchange Act by virtue of disseminating information through the Website or engaging in dialogue with other Teikoku shareholders in or through this Website.
The Website exclusively represents the opinions, interpretations and estimates of AVI in relation to Teikoku’s business and governance structure. AVI is expressing such opinions, interpretations and estimates solely in its capacity as an investment manager of AGT and AJOT.
The information contained herein is derived from proprietary and non-proprietary sources deemed by AVI to be reliable. While AVI believes that reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in the Website, AVI makes no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of such information.