Acom


Acom is one of Japan's largest consumer loan companies,. The name "Acom" stands for Affection, Confidence and Moderation. The company was founded by Masao Kinoshita, who was later replaced by his eldest son Kyosuke Kinoshita, the current chairman of the company. In addition to providing loans, Acom issues credit cards.
At the end of 2008, Mitsubishi UFJ obtained control of more than 40% of Acom stock and Acom became a consolidated subsidiary of MUFG.

Ownership Structure (as of April 2009)http://www.acom.co.jp/ir/english/pageobj81.[html Acom - For Shareholders: Stock Information]

The founders control about 40% of the shares, another 40% are controlled by MUFG. The company stock is thus very tightly held.
Entitypercentage of total shares
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.36.88%
Maruito Shokusan Co., Ltd.17.13%
Maruito Co., Ltd.7.86%
Kinoshita Memorial Foundation5.77%
Japan Trustee Services Bank, Ltd.2.49%
Maruito Shoten Co., Ltd.2.42%
Kyosuke Kinoshita2.02%
Shigeyoshi Kinoshita2.01%
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking1.97%
NOBUKA CO., LTD.1.87%