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(Update on Disclosed Matter) Arrest of a Former Employee

In connection with the misconduct by a former employee disclosed in August 2025, the former employee was arrested on 8 July 2026 on suspicion of breach of trust. The company is cooperating with the investigative authorities while working to determine the full scope of the matter and implement measures to prevent recurrence.

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Arrest of Former Employee

Subject Entity

Former employee of the company (already dismissed for disciplinary reasons)

Occurrence8 July 2026
Same day
Litigation / administrative action8 July 2026 (date of arrest) / 3 October 2025 (date the criminal complaint was accepted)
This disclosure07/08/2026
Cause

The former employee engaged in misconduct over several years, including misappropriating company funds through fictitious work orders.

Related procedures

Type

Arrest on suspicion of breach of trust, acceptance of a criminal complaint, and investigation by the investigative authorities

Court or authority

Investigative authorities (specific name not disclosed)

Company response

Measures to prevent recurrence

Expanding internal compliance education and training, improving internal controls in the approval process for transactions and payments involving external vendors, and strengthening monitoring by the internal audit function

Outlook

The company will fully cooperate with the investigative authorities in their efforts to determine the full scope of the matter. It will continue to ensure the thorough implementation of measures to prevent recurrence.

Event that occurred
ItemDetails
Event nameArrest of Former Employee
Date of occurrence8 July 2026
Subject EntityFormer employee of the company (already dismissed for disciplinary reasons)
CauseThe former employee engaged in misconduct over several years, including misappropriating company funds through fictitious work orders.
Type of litigation or proceedingArrest on suspicion of breach of trust, acceptance of a criminal complaint, and investigation by the investigative authorities
Court or authorityInvestigative authorities (specific name not disclosed)
Date of filing / date of action8 July 2026 (date of arrest) / 3 October 2025 (date the criminal complaint was accepted)
Measures to prevent recurrenceExpanding internal compliance education and training, improving internal controls in the approval process for transactions and payments involving external vendors, and strengthening monitoring by the internal audit function
OutlookThe company will fully cooperate with the investigative authorities in their efforts to determine the full scope of the matter. It will continue to ensure the thorough implementation of measures to prevent recurrence.
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The former employee engaged in misconduct, including misappropriating company funds through fictitious work orders. The company had refrained from disclosing that the criminal complaint had been accepted, taking into consideration the potential impact on the investigation.

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