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Changes in Officers3571SOTOH CO.,LTD.Materials and Chemicals

Notice Regarding Changes in Officers

Effective 24 June 2026, 1 director is scheduled to be promoted to managing director, 1 outside director is scheduled to change from outside director to internal director, and 1 internal director and 1 outside director are scheduled to be newly appointed. These changes will be formally decided subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and by the Board of Directors following the meeting.

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Who is moving to which position

Resolved 12 May 2026

Incoming appointee

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Scheduled Appointment DateScheduled for 24 June 2026. The appointments are scheduled to be formally decided at the 155th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 24 June 2026 and at the Board of Directors meeting following the meeting.
Ozawa Masakatsu (小澤正勝), Kani Naoyuki (可児直之)
Previous positionOzawa Masakatsu (小澤正勝): Head of Sales Promotion Office, Head of Development Department and Head of Sales Department, Dyeing and Processing Business Division; Kani Naoyuki (可児直之): Professor, Nagoya Fashion Creation and Business Department, International Professional University of Fashion, Nippon Educational Corporation
New positionDirector, Head of Sales Promotion Office, Head of Development Department and Head of Sales Department, Dyeing and Processing Business Division (new appointment); Outside Director (new appointment)
Directors after the change7Number
Shareholders’ meeting approvalRequired. Proposal: Changes in Directors and Other Officers; scheduled date: 24 June 2026 (155th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders)
Who is moving to which position
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Resolution date12 May 2026
Scheduled Appointment DateScheduled for 24 June 2026. The appointments are scheduled to be formally decided at the 155th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 24 June 2026 and at the Board of Directors meeting following the meeting.
Name of appointeeOzawa Masakatsu (小澤正勝), Kani Naoyuki (可児直之)
Appointee's new positionDirector, Head of Sales Promotion Office, Head of Development Department and Head of Sales Department, Dyeing and Processing Business Division (new appointment); Outside Director (new appointment)
Appointee's previous positionOzawa Masakatsu (小澤正勝): Head of Sales Promotion Office, Head of Development Department and Head of Sales Department, Dyeing and Processing Business Division; Kani Naoyuki (可児直之): Professor, Nagoya Fashion Creation and Business Department, International Professional University of Fashion, Nippon Educational Corporation
Number of directors after the change7 directors, including 2 outside directors
Subject to Approval by the General Meeting of ShareholdersRequired. Proposal: Changes in Directors and Other Officers; scheduled date: 24 June 2026 (155th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders)
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Date of departureAppointee's date of birthYear the appointee joined the CompanyNumber of shares held by the appointeeName of departing officerFormer position of departing officerNew position of departing officerReason for departureWhether the incumbent will remain in officeReason for changeReasons for appointmentFiling as an independent officerDetails of organizational changesChange in Corporate Governance Structure

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No specific reason for the changes in directors and other officers is provided.

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