Regarding the issue of irregular trading of Taiyo Nippon Sanso stock, which was previously reported by The Gas Review, on April 23 the Financial Services Agency decided to impose a financial penalty on 3 companies and 7 individuals charged with irregular trading of the stock of Taiyo Nippon Sanso and Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings. The surcharge totaled 19.72 million, with payment due by June 24.