Nidec confirms ‘suspected improper conduct’ over quality irregularities
Companies
Company establishes third-party investigation committee as its stock price falls to daily limit
Nidec’s stock price fell by the daily limit on Wednesday after it confirmed “suspected improper conduct” related to quality tampering. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
Nikkei staff writers
May 13, 2026 12:17 JST
Updated on May 13, 2026 15:41 JST
TOKYO — Japan’s Nidec announced on Wednesday that the company has identified “suspected improper conduct” related to quality tampering, saying it has established an investigation committee composed of external experts.