Change of Certified Public Accountants, etc.
Astroscale Holdings Inc.
The current independent auditor's continuous audit period will reach 7 years in July 2026, and the continuous appointment period for a specific auditor is generally limited to 7 years. The Company also comprehensively considered KPMG AZSA LLC's audit from a fresh perspective, its audit experience with companies engaged in space-related businesses, its suitability for the Group's global business operations and governance structure, its independence, and its quality-control framework.
The Company plans to submit the proposal, "Appointment of Independent Auditor," to the 8th annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for 30 July 2026. Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC's term of office will expire at the conclusion of that meeting, and KPMG AZSA LLC is scheduled to be newly appointed.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Change of Certified Public Accountants, etc. |
| Date of occurrence | 30 July 2026 (scheduled date of the 8th annual general meeting of shareholders) |
| Subject Entity | Astroscale Holdings Inc. |
| Cause | The current independent auditor's continuous audit period will reach 7 years in July 2026, and the continuous appointment period for a specific auditor is generally limited to 7 years. The Company also comprehensively considered KPMG AZSA LLC's audit from a fresh perspective, its audit experience with companies engaged in space-related businesses, its suitability for the Group's global business operations and governance structure, its independence, and its quality-control framework. |
| Outlook | The Company plans to submit the proposal, "Appointment of Independent Auditor," to the 8th annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for 30 July 2026. Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC's term of office will expire at the conclusion of that meeting, and KPMG AZSA LLC is scheduled to be newly appointed. |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The current independent auditor's continuous audit period will reach 7 years in July 2026, and the continuous appointment period for a specific auditor is generally limited to 7 years. The Company also stated that it comprehensively considered KPMG AZSA LLC's fresh perspective, audit experience with space-related businesses, suitability for the Group's global business operations and governance structure, independence, and quality-control framework.