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ASKUL

BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 2, 2019
Yahoo Japan pushes out CEO of partner Askul as public dispute heats up
Yahoo Japan Corp. has pushed out the chief executive officer at partner Askul Corp., intensifying a public dispute between two of Japan's major internet companies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 29, 2019
In escalating clash, independent directors at Askul slam shareholder Yahoo Japan over vote
Independent directors of Askul Corp. criticized the company's biggest shareholder, Yahoo Japan Corp., for voting against their reappointment, escalating the public dispute before key meetings this week.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 26, 2019
Askul fight escalates as CEO says he will try to force top shareholder Yahoo Japan to sell its stake
The CEO of the office supplies provider says he has the right to demand the sale and will hold a board meeting to vote on the issue.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 13, 2017
60% of fire shutters failed during Askul warehouse blaze: damage assessment
About 60 percent of the fire shutters in Askul's gutted warehouse in Saitama Prefecture failed during February's fire, stretching it into a nearly two-week blaze, a report says.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 2, 2017
Askul blaze blamed on forklift peeling out on cardboard
A nearly two-week fire that crippled an Askul Corp. warehouse in Saitama Prefecture was likely caused by a forklift that unintentionally peeled out on some cardboard during loading, sources said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 20, 2017
Askul warehouse blaze in Saitama still raging four days on
Four days have passed since a fire broke out at a warehouse used by office supply vender Askul Corp. in Saitama Prefecture, but there are still no prospects for putting it out, firefighters said.

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