Toyota chairman to face scrutiny over $33 billion deal at shareholder meeting
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 11 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Toyota's Shareholder Meeting Scrutiny: At Toyota Motor's annual general meeting, Chairman Akio Toyoda is expected to face tough questions regarding a $33 billion take-private deal of supplier Toyota Industries, which has drawn criticism for its treatment of minority shareholders.
Shifting Support for Toyoda: Despite receiving recommendations for re-election from proxy advisory firms this year, Toyoda's shareholder support has declined significantly over the past few years, raising concerns about his governance and future position on the board.
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Toyota Motor Corp is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the automotive business, as well as financial services and other businesses. It operates through three business segments. The Automotive segment designs, manufactures, and sells automobiles, including sedans, minivans, compact cars, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and trucks, as well as related parts and accessories. The Financial Services segment provides financing and vehicle leasing services to complement the sales of automobiles and other products manufactured by itself and its affiliates. The Other segment engages in information and communications services. It also oversees manufacturing and sales companies, conducts public relations and research activities, oversees financial companies, and develops various mobility products, primarily software.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
