Announcement Regarding the Nomination of Our CEO & CIO, Yasuto Kadota, as an Outside Director Candidate at Foster Electric Co., Ltd.
Axium Capital's CEO & CIO, Yasuto Kadota, has been nominated as an outside director candidate for Foster Electric Co., Ltd. This follows constructive dialogue between the two companies and is expected to contribute to Foster Electric's corporate value enhancement.
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Press Release
April 30, 2026
Axium Capital Pte. Ltd. (hereinafter "Axium Capital" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that Foster Electric Co., Ltd. (TSE Prime: 6794, hereinafter "Foster Electric" or "the Company") has today announced the nomination of Yasuto Kadota, our CEO & CIO, as a candidate for outside director, following constructive dialogue with Foster Electric.
Since commencing the acquisition of Foster Electric shares, Axium Capital has focused on the company's sustainable growth potential and room for operational improvement and capital efficiency enhancement. We have continued in-depth dialogue with Foster Electric's management on the theme of improving corporate and shareholder value. As a result, it was confirmed that our stance on initiatives for mid-to-long-term corporate value enhancement aligns with Foster Electric's management. An agreement was reached that incorporating Mr. Kadota's extensive knowledge in management and finance, as well as global capital markets and M&A, into the board of directors would contribute to further enhancing Foster Electric's corporate and shareholder value. This decision was made by Foster Electric's Board of Directors after deliberation by its Nomination Advisory Committee.
Foster Electric is a company with an outstanding business foundation and technological capabilities, possessing global competitiveness, particularly in the automotive audio field. We are confident in the magnitude of its potential value and deeply respect the efforts of President Kishi and the management team over many years. We view this decision by the Board of Directors as significant for incorporating the perspectives of shareholders and capital markets into management, and for further enhancing the diversity and effectiveness of the Board.
Axium Capital is confident that Mr. Kadota, leveraging his expertise in finance, capital markets, and management/finance cultivated at foreign investment banks, major US investment funds, and other portfolio companies such as Tokyo Cosmos Electric, can contribute to the further enhancement of Foster Electric's corporate and shareholder value.
Axium Capital will continue its constructive dialogue with Foster Electric as its largest shareholder, supporting the company's long-term corporate value enhancement and the maximization of common interests for shareholders.
For Foster Electric's disclosure, please see below:
https://ssl4.eir-parts.net/doc/6794/tdnet/2797865/00.pdf
Contact for inquiries regarding this matter: contact@axium-capital.com
About Axium Capital Pte. Ltd.
Axium Capital is an asset management company based in Singapore, primarily investing in listed equities. It was established in 2025 by Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Yasuto Kadota, succeeding its predecessor fund. Currently, it boasts a diverse team of professionals with expertise in investment and asset management, M&A, corporate governance, management strategy, and business restructuring, and is operated by a highly specialized team. Axium Capital identifies and invests in assets that are undervalued relative to their potential value, based on thorough research and fundamental analysis. It operates funds that can make truly mid-to-long-term investments without maturity, and aims to support the enhancement of corporate and shareholder value by encouraging bold transformations by the management of its portfolio companies, while emphasizing constructive dialogue.
Disclaimer
This document is provided for informational purposes only regarding the engagement undertaken by Axium Capital Pte. Ltd. (hereinafter "the Company") and should not be used for any other purpose.
The information contained in this document is based on the Company's independent research and analysis, as well as publicly available information. The Company and its other affiliates make no guarantees regarding its accuracy, completeness, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, etc.
This document presents the Company's independent views, forecasts, and opinions, which may change in the future. This document should not be relied upon for any purpose, nor should it be understood as investment, financial, legal, tax, or other advice.
Information or opinions contained in this document include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, forecasts, and expectations are provided for illustrative purposes only and are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to significant unforeseen circumstances. The Company assumes no responsibility for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from or in connection with such forward-looking statements, forecasts, opinions, or statements contained in this document.
April 30, 2026
Axium Capital Pte. Ltd. (hereinafter "Axium Capital" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that Foster Electric Co., Ltd. (TSE Prime: 6794, hereinafter "Foster Electric" or "the Company") has today announced the nomination of Yasuto Kadota, our CEO & CIO, as a candidate for outside director, following constructive dialogue with Foster Electric.
Since commencing the acquisition of Foster Electric shares, Axium Capital has focused on the company's sustainable growth potential and room for operational improvement and capital efficiency enhancement. We have continued in-depth dialogue with Foster Electric's management on the theme of improving corporate and shareholder value. As a result, it was confirmed that our stance on initiatives for mid-to-long-term corporate value enhancement aligns with Foster Electric's management. An agreement was reached that incorporating Mr. Kadota's extensive knowledge in management and finance, as well as global capital markets and M&A, into the board of directors would contribute to further enhancing Foster Electric's corporate and shareholder value. This decision was made by Foster Electric's Board of Directors after deliberation by its Nomination Advisory Committee.
Foster Electric is a company with an outstanding business foundation and technological capabilities, possessing global competitiveness, particularly in the automotive audio field. We are confident in the magnitude of its potential value and deeply respect the efforts of President Kishi and the management team over many years. We view this decision by the Board of Directors as significant for incorporating the perspectives of shareholders and capital markets into management, and for further enhancing the diversity and effectiveness of the Board.
Axium Capital is confident that Mr. Kadota, leveraging his expertise in finance, capital markets, and management/finance cultivated at foreign investment banks, major US investment funds, and other portfolio companies such as Tokyo Cosmos Electric, can contribute to the further enhancement of Foster Electric's corporate and shareholder value.
Axium Capital will continue its constructive dialogue with Foster Electric as its largest shareholder, supporting the company's long-term corporate value enhancement and the maximization of common interests for shareholders.
For Foster Electric's disclosure, please see below:
https://ssl4.eir-parts.net/doc/6794/tdnet/2797865/00.pdf
Contact for inquiries regarding this matter: contact@axium-capital.com
About Axium Capital Pte. Ltd.
Axium Capital is an asset management company based in Singapore, primarily investing in listed equities. It was established in 2025 by Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Yasuto Kadota, succeeding its predecessor fund. Currently, it boasts a diverse team of professionals with expertise in investment and asset management, M&A, corporate governance, management strategy, and business restructuring, and is operated by a highly specialized team. Axium Capital identifies and invests in assets that are undervalued relative to their potential value, based on thorough research and fundamental analysis. It operates funds that can make truly mid-to-long-term investments without maturity, and aims to support the enhancement of corporate and shareholder value by encouraging bold transformations by the management of its portfolio companies, while emphasizing constructive dialogue.
Disclaimer
This document is provided for informational purposes only regarding the engagement undertaken by Axium Capital Pte. Ltd. (hereinafter "the Company") and should not be used for any other purpose.
The information contained in this document is based on the Company's independent research and analysis, as well as publicly available information. The Company and its other affiliates make no guarantees regarding its accuracy, completeness, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, etc.
This document presents the Company's independent views, forecasts, and opinions, which may change in the future. This document should not be relied upon for any purpose, nor should it be understood as investment, financial, legal, tax, or other advice.
Information or opinions contained in this document include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, forecasts, and expectations are provided for illustrative purposes only and are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to significant unforeseen circumstances. The Company assumes no responsibility for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from or in connection with such forward-looking statements, forecasts, opinions, or statements contained in this document.