3D Welcomes Board Changes and Looks Forward to Constructive Relationship
TOKYO, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 3D Investment Partners Pte. Ltd. (together with the funds it manages, "3D"), one of Toshiba's largest shareholders, commented on the results of the Annual General Meeting of Toshiba Corporation ("Toshiba" or the "Company") (6502.T), which was held earlier today.
3D said:
We invest in companies whose shareholders' value grows over the long term. In light of our conviction that Toshiba has tremendous opportunities to succeed for the benefit of all stakeholders, we have been a shareholder of Toshiba since we first purchased shares in 2016.
We hope that today's AGM marks the beginning of a new era at Toshiba – one that will be marked by a focus on value creation, transparency to all stakeholders and a renewed commitment to building trust with shareholders. We welcome the recent changes to the Board because we are optimistic about the future and Toshiba's potential. We want Toshiba to succeed for its employees, customers, suppliers, creditors, shareholders and the people of Japan.
We stand ready to do our best to assist the Company and look forward to a constructive, ongoing dialogue with the Board and management team. As Toshiba turns the page to a new era, 3D remains enthusiastic about Toshiba's business, technology, people and opportunities.
About 3D Investment Partners Pte.
3D Investment Partners Pte. Ltd is an independent Singapore-based Japan focused value investing fund manager founded in 2015. 3D Investment Partners Pte. Ltd. focuses on partnering with managements who share its investment philosophy of medium- to long-term value creation through compound capital growth and a common objective of achieving long-term returns.
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