Change of Certified Public Accountants, etc.
WATANABE SATO CO.,LTD. (filing company)
The decision was based on a comprehensive assessment of the length of time the current accounting auditor has continued to conduct the audit, the expectation of an audit from a fresh perspective, expertise, independence, quality control framework and the reasonableness of audit fees, among other factors.
The Company will submit the proposal titled "Election of Accounting Auditor" to the 95th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 25 June 2026. Grant Thornton Taiyo LLC's term of office will expire at the conclusion of that meeting.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Change of Certified Public Accountants, etc. |
| Date of occurrence | 25 June 2026 (the scheduled date of the 95th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and the scheduled date of the change) |
| Date recognized / date notice received | 23 April 2026 (the date on which the Company resolved the change and the submission of the proposal to the General Meeting of Shareholders) |
| Subject Entity | WATANABE SATO CO.,LTD. (filing company) |
| Cause | The decision was based on a comprehensive assessment of the length of time the current accounting auditor has continued to conduct the audit, the expectation of an audit from a fresh perspective, expertise, independence, quality control framework and the reasonableness of audit fees, among other factors. |
| Outlook | The Company will submit the proposal titled "Election of Accounting Auditor" to the 95th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 25 June 2026. Grant Thornton Taiyo LLC's term of office will expire at the conclusion of that meeting. |
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