Japan's Nidec to sue former executives over accounting issues

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Japan's Nidec plans to sue former executives over accounting issues, naming former chairman Shigenobu Nagamori as well as former chairman Hiroshi Kobe and former chief executives Mitsuya Kishida and Jun Seki. The company's move escalates a governance dispute at one of Japan's best-known industrial manufacturers.

Why it matters：The lawsuits signal tougher corporate governance in Japan and could set a precedent for how companies pursue accountability from their own former leaders.

Key points

  • Nidec plans to sue former chairman Shigenobu Nagamori.
  • Former chairman Hiroshi Kobe and ex-CEOs Mitsuya Kishida and Jun Seki are also named.
  • The suits concern accounting issues.

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