Establishment of a Special Investigation Committee
Hatena Co.,Ltd.
The costs associated with establishing the committee and the impact of this incident on the Company's results are currently under review. The amount is Not disclosed.
The matter remains under review. Should any matters requiring disclosure arise, they will be announced promptly.
Company response
The Special Investigation Committee was established by resolution of the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 7 May 2026. The committee chair is Nakanishi Kazuyuki (中西和幸), an attorney at 田辺総合法律事務所 and a Certified Fraud Examiner. The committee members are Koike Takeshi (小池赳司), a certified public accountant at 株式会社foxcale, and Tsuji Sachie (辻さちえ), a certified public accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner at 株式会社ビズサプリ.
Analysis of the causes of this incident and recommendations for measures to prevent recurrence
Related procedures
Investigation by the Special Investigation Committee
The Special Investigation Committee will conduct a further comprehensive review of the facts concerning this incident, including the matters already disclosed. The investigation report will be disclosed promptly upon receipt.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Establishment of a Special Investigation Committee |
| Date of occurrence | 7 May 2026 (the date on which the Board of Directors resolved to establish the Special Investigation Committee) |
| Subject Entity | Hatena Co.,Ltd. |
| Amount of Impact on Business Performance | The costs associated with establishing the committee and the impact of this incident on the Company's results are currently under review. The amount is Not disclosed. |
| Impact on Earnings Forecast | The matter remains under review. Should any matters requiring disclosure arise, they will be announced promptly. |
| Type of litigation or proceeding | Investigation by the Special Investigation Committee |
| Investigation structure | The Special Investigation Committee was established by resolution of the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 7 May 2026. The committee chair is Nakanishi Kazuyuki (中西和幸), an attorney at 田辺総合法律事務所 and a Certified Fraud Examiner. The committee members are Koike Takeshi (小池赳司), a certified public accountant at 株式会社foxcale, and Tsuji Sachie (辻さちえ), a certified public accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner at 株式会社ビズサプリ. |
| Measures to prevent recurrence | Analysis of the causes of this incident and recommendations for measures to prevent recurrence |
| Outlook | The Special Investigation Committee will conduct a further comprehensive review of the facts concerning this incident, including the matters already disclosed. The investigation report will be disclosed promptly upon receipt. |
| Planned follow-up disclosure | The investigation report will be disclosed promptly upon receipt. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.In light of the amount of funds that flowed out and the nature of the incident, the committee was established to enhance the independence and objectivity of the investigation and fulfill the Company's accountability to stakeholders.