Ryusei Hosogane acquired an additional 0.53% stake in Kobayashi Yoko Co. Ltd. (TSE:8742) from Tokyo Yoko Co., Ltd. on March 7, 2012. Ryusei Hosogane acquired 0.05 million shares and increased its holding from 14.7% to 15.3%. Tokyo Yoko Co., Ltd. reduced its holding from 15.6% to 15.1%. This change has no effect on Kobayashi Yoko's management system and performance. Ryusei Hosogane completed the acquisition of an additional 0.53% stake in Kobayashi Yoko Co. Ltd. (TSE:8742) from Tokyo Yoko Co., Ltd. on March 7, 2012.