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Changes in Officers3612WORLD CO.,LTD.Materials and Chemicals

Notice Regarding the Retirement of the Senior Chairman

Senior Chairman Terai Hidezō (寺井 秀藏) will retire effective 28 May 2026. Following his retirement, the position of senior chairman itself will be abolished, while the current management structure will remain in place.

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Who is moving to which position

Resolved 20 May 2026

Departing officer

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Date of departure28 May 2026
Terai Hidezō (寺井 秀藏)Stepping down
Former PositionSenior Chairman
Reason for departure

The transition to the next generation and the shift to a business structure that benefits the industry as a whole are now on track, and it was determined that the purpose for which he assumed the position of senior chairman had been fulfilled.

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

No statement that the individual will remain on the board

Reason for change

As the transition to the next generation and the shift to a business structure that benefits the industry as a whole are now on track, it was determined that the purpose for which he assumed the position of senior chairman had been fulfilled.

Details of organizational changes

The position of senior chairman will not be maintained

Who is moving to which position
ItemDetails
Resolution date20 May 2026
Date of departure28 May 2026
Name of departing officerTerai Hidezō (寺井 秀藏)
Former position of departing officerSenior Chairman
Reason for departureThe transition to the next generation and the shift to a business structure that benefits the industry as a whole are now on track, and it was determined that the purpose for which he assumed the position of senior chairman had been fulfilled.
Whether the incumbent will remain in officeNo statement that the individual will remain on the board
Reason for changeAs the transition to the next generation and the shift to a business structure that benefits the industry as a whole are now on track, it was determined that the purpose for which he assumed the position of senior chairman had been fulfilled.
Details of organizational changesThe position of senior chairman will not be maintained
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Scheduled Appointment DateName of appointeeAppointee's new positionAppointee's previous positionAppointee's date of birthYear the appointee joined the CompanyNumber of shares held by the appointeeNew position of departing officerReasons for appointmentNumber of directors after the changeFiling as an independent officerChange in Corporate Governance StructureSubject to Approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders

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The transition to the next generation and the shift to a business structure that benefits the industry as a whole are now on track, and it was determined that the purpose for which he assumed the position of senior chairman had been fulfilled. Following his retirement, the company will seek to accelerate decision-making and strengthen corporate governance.

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