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Notice Regarding the Appointment of Director Candidates

Five director nominees have been decided for the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 28 October 2026. Tanaka Shinki (田中慎樹) will leave the Board upon the expiration of his term, but is expected to continue serving as Head of the Corporate Division after stepping down as a director.

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Who is moving to which position

Resolved 18 September 2026

Incoming appointee

5 items
Scheduled Appointment DateAfter the conclusion of the 26th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 28 October 2026. However, the appointment of directors to specific offices is expected to be formally decided at a Board meeting held after the conclusion of the shareholders' meeting.
Kurisu Yoshiomi (栗栖 義臣)
New positionRepresentative director and president
Onishi Yasuhiro (大西 康裕)
New positionDirector
Mori Yuji (毛利 裕二)
New positionDirector (part-time)
Kondo Junya (近藤 淳也)
New positionDirector (part-time)
Richard Chen (リチャード・チェン)
New positionOutside Directors
Previous positionThe former positions of the candidates for reappointment are not stated
Because the names and counts do not correspond, they are shown as reported without linking the counts to individual names.

Departing officer

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Date of departureAt the conclusion of the 26th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 28 October 2026
Tanaka Shinki (田中 慎樹)Next role stated
Former PositionDirector
New positionHead of Corporate Division

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Reason for departure

The director had indicated that he wished to leave the Board upon the expiration of his term at the next Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, in order to take the situation arising from the cash outflow incident seriously and clarify management responsibility.

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

He will not remain on the Board, but is expected to remain as Head of the Corporate Division after stepping down as a director.

Directors after the change5Number
Filing as an independent officerRichard Chen (リチャード・チェン) meets the requirements for an independent officer under the rules of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Shareholders’ meeting approvalRequired. A proposal for the election of directors will be submitted to the 26th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 28 October 2026.
Reason for change

The director had indicated that he wished to leave the Board upon the expiration of his term, in order to take the situation arising from the cash outflow incident seriously and clarify management responsibility.

Independent officers are outside officers registered with the exchange as having no conflict of interest with general shareholders.
Who is moving to which position
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Resolution date18 September 2026
Scheduled Appointment DateAfter the conclusion of the 26th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 28 October 2026. However, the appointment of directors to specific offices is expected to be formally decided at a Board meeting held after the conclusion of the shareholders' meeting.
Date of departureAt the conclusion of the 26th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 28 October 2026
Name of appointeeKurisu Yoshiomi (栗栖 義臣), Onishi Yasuhiro (大西 康裕), Mori Yuji (毛利 裕二), Kondo Junya (近藤 淳也), Richard Chen (リチャード・チェン)
Appointee's new positionRepresentative director and president, Director, Director (part-time), Director (part-time), Outside Directors
Appointee's previous positionThe former positions of the candidates for reappointment are not stated
Name of departing officerTanaka Shinki (田中 慎樹)
Former position of departing officerDirector
New position of departing officerHead of Corporate Division
Reason for departureThe director had indicated that he wished to leave the Board upon the expiration of his term at the next Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, in order to take the situation arising from the cash outflow incident seriously and clarify management responsibility.
Whether the incumbent will remain in officeHe will not remain on the Board, but is expected to remain as Head of the Corporate Division after stepping down as a director.
Reason for changeThe director had indicated that he wished to leave the Board upon the expiration of his term, in order to take the situation arising from the cash outflow incident seriously and clarify management responsibility.
Number of directors after the change5. 1 outside director
Filing as an independent officerRichard Chen (リチャード・チェン) meets the requirements for an independent officer under the rules of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Subject to Approval by the General Meeting of ShareholdersRequired. A proposal for the election of directors will be submitted to the 26th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 28 October 2026.
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Appointee's date of birthYear the appointee joined the CompanyNumber of shares held by the appointeeReasons for appointmentDetails of organizational changesChange in Corporate Governance Structure

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Tanaka Shinki (田中慎樹) had indicated that he wished to leave the Board upon the expiration of his term in order to clarify management responsibility following the cash outflow incident. After stepping down as a director, he is expected to work on ensuring the implementation of measures to prevent recurrence and rebuilding the governance structure.

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