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Changes in Officers219AHeartseed Inc.Pharmaceuticals

Notice Concerning the Resignation of an Outside Director

Outside Director Furukawa Toshiharu (古川俊治) resigned effective 17 September 2026 following the decision to appoint him as Minister of State (Minister for Digital Affairs). No successor outside director is expected to be appointed.

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Who is moving to which position

Departing officer

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Date of departure17 September 2026
Furukawa Toshiharu (古川俊治)Next role stated
Former PositionOutside Directors
New positionRetirement

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Reason for departure

Because he submitted his resignation following the decision to appoint him as Minister of State (Minister for Digital Affairs).

Whether the incumbent will remain in office (whether they will retain their position)

Will not remain on the Board of Directors

Reason for change

Because he submitted his resignation following the decision to appoint him as Minister of State (Minister for Digital Affairs).

Who is moving to which position
ItemDetails
Date of departure17 September 2026
Name of departing officerFurukawa Toshiharu (古川俊治)
Former position of departing officerOutside Directors
New position of departing officerRetirement
Reason for departureBecause he submitted his resignation following the decision to appoint him as Minister of State (Minister for Digital Affairs).
Whether the incumbent will remain in officeWill not remain on the Board of Directors
Reason for changeBecause he submitted his resignation following the decision to appoint him as Minister of State (Minister for Digital Affairs).
Items this document does not state (14)
Resolution dateScheduled Appointment DateName of appointeeAppointee's new positionAppointee's previous positionAppointee's date of birthYear the appointee joined the CompanyNumber of shares held by the appointeeReasons for appointmentNumber of directors after the changeFiling as an independent officerDetails of organizational changesChange in Corporate Governance StructureSubject to Approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders

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Because he submitted his resignation following the decision to appoint him as Minister of State (Minister for Digital Affairs).

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