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Resolved 22 May 2026Incoming appointee
1 itemThe Company will increase the number of directors by 1 to strengthen the management structure and will propose the appointment of 4 director candidates.
In addition to conducting research in metadata and AI, including during his master's program, he has deep expertise in metadata and related technical fields in the content sector, developed through exhibiting at Comic Market since his university years. He is therefore expected to contribute to the realization of the Company's medium- to long-term vision and growth. He is also expected to contribute to the development of Japan's IP content market through his commitment to the academic field and his network, including his service as a member of an expert task team for research projects related to the Media Arts Database of the National Institutes for Cultural Heritage and other initiatives.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 22 May 2026 |
| Scheduled Appointment Date | At the conclusion of the 26th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 23 June 2026, subject to approval of the appointment by the General Meeting of Shareholders |
| Name of appointee | Toyoda Shohei (豊田将平) |
| Appointee's new position | Directors |
| Appointee's previous position | Group Leader, Content and Data Services Group; member of the Executive Management Meeting |
| Appointee's date of birth | 26 March 1995 |
| Year the appointee joined the Company | 2019 |
| Reason for change | The Company will increase the number of directors by 1 to strengthen the management structure and will propose the appointment of 4 director candidates. |
| Reasons for appointment | In addition to conducting research in metadata and AI, including during his master's program, he has deep expertise in metadata and related technical fields in the content sector, developed through exhibiting at Comic Market since his university years. He is therefore expected to contribute to the realization of the Company's medium- to long-term vision and growth. He is also expected to contribute to the development of Japan's IP content market through his commitment to the academic field and his network, including his service as a member of an expert task team for research projects related to the Media Arts Database of the National Institutes for Cultural Heritage and other initiatives. |
| Number of directors after the change | 4 directors (including 2 outside directors) |
| Filing as an independent officer | Ukai Yukihiro (鵜飼幸弘) and Machida Shuichi (町田修一) are expected to continue serving as independent officers. They have already been reported to the Tokyo Stock Exchange. |
| Subject to Approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders | Required. The proposal for the appointment of directors at the 26th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for 23 June 2026 |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To strengthen the management structure. Toyoda Shohei (豊田将平) is expected to contribute to the realization of the Company's medium- to long-term vision and growth by leveraging his expertise in metadata and related technical fields.