Kao Corporation 4452
TSE · Japan · Consumer Non-Durables
¥3,482.00-18.00 (-0.51%)
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TOKYO, August 25, 2026--Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452), a Japanese consumer goods manufacturer known for brands including John Frieda, Bioré, SENSAI and Molton Brown, today announced that its global skincare brand, Curél, will launch across the Nordics in September 2026. The launch further strengthens Kao’s skincare portfolio in Europe and reflects the company’s broader cosmetics growth strategy, with Curél, SENSAI, and Molton Brown among the six focus brands driving Kao’s global expansion.
TOKYO, July 17, 2026--KATE’s "KABUKE: Break Convention" campaign launched on July 8, blending the Kabuki spirit with shadow enhancing makeup and self-expression.
In early March 2026, activist investor Oasis formally asked Kao Corporation to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting so shareholders can address research-backed supply chain risks, including links to deforestation and human rights concerns that may expose the company to regulatory and market-access issues. This push for a shareholder-mandated, independent investigation highlights how environmental and social risk management is becoming central to assessments of Kao’s long-term corporate...
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