Change of Accounting Auditor
Subject entity: SYSTEMS DESIGN Co.,Ltd.
Cause: As the current accounting auditor has continued to serve for an extended period, the Company has been considering changing to another audit firm. In selecting a candidate, the Company comprehensively considered the candidate's fresh perspective, expertise, independence, quality control framework and the appropriateness of its audit fees.
Outlook: The matter entitled "Election of Accounting Auditor" is scheduled to be submitted to the 60th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 23 June 2026, and the audit agreement with KPMG AZSA LLC is scheduled to be terminated by mutual agreement as of the same date.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Change of Accounting Auditor |
| Date of occurrence | Date of occurrence: 23 June 2026 (scheduled date of change and scheduled date of the 60th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders) |
| Date recognized / date notice received | Date recognized / date notice received: 21 May 2026 (the date on which the change was resolved by the Audit & Supervisory Board and the Board of Directors) |
| Subject Entity | Subject entity: SYSTEMS DESIGN Co.,Ltd. |
| Cause | Cause: As the current accounting auditor has continued to serve for an extended period, the Company has been considering changing to another audit firm. In selecting a candidate, the Company comprehensively considered the candidate's fresh perspective, expertise, independence, quality control framework and the appropriateness of its audit fees. |
| Outlook | Outlook: The matter entitled "Election of Accounting Auditor" is scheduled to be submitted to the 60th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 23 June 2026, and the audit agreement with KPMG AZSA LLC is scheduled to be terminated by mutual agreement as of the same date. |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.As the current accounting auditor has continued to serve for an extended period, the Company has been considering changing to another audit firm. Gyosei & Co. was selected as a candidate based on a comprehensive assessment of its fresh perspective, expertise, independence, quality control framework and the appropriateness of its audit fees.