Who is moving to which position
Resolved 15 September 2026Incoming appointee
1 itemDeparting officer
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In light of the Special Investigation Committee's investigation report, which identified improper financial reporting in connection with certain transactions relating to license agreements in the fiscal year ended March 2020, as well as corporate governance issues in the company's executive structure, to clarify management responsibility as the company's senior-most executive responsible for business operations.
Resigned as a director and will not continue in office
The Special Investigation Committee's investigation report identified improper financial reporting in connection with certain transactions relating to license agreements in the fiscal year ended March 2020, as well as corporate governance issues in the company's executive structure. In light of these circumstances, Matsuoka Masanori (松岡真功), the company's representative director and president, offered to resign as representative director and director in order to clarify his management responsibility as the company's senior-most executive responsible for business operations, and the company accepted his resignation.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 15 September 2026 |
| Scheduled Appointment Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Date of departure | 15 September 2026 |
| Name of appointee | Ashitani Kentaro (芦谷乾太郎) |
| Appointee's new position | Representative Director and President |
| Appointee's previous position | Chair of the board (currently in office) |
| Appointee's date of birth | Born 21 March 1960 |
| Year the appointee joined the Company | 2026 |
| Number of shares held by the appointee | 0 shares |
| Name of departing officer | Matsuoka Masanori (松岡 真功) |
| Former position of departing officer | Representative Director and President |
| New position of departing officer | Resignation |
| Reason for departure | In light of the Special Investigation Committee's investigation report, which identified improper financial reporting in connection with certain transactions relating to license agreements in the fiscal year ended March 2020, as well as corporate governance issues in the company's executive structure, to clarify management responsibility as the company's senior-most executive responsible for business operations. |
| Whether the incumbent will remain in office | Resigned as a director and will not continue in office |
| Reason for change | The Special Investigation Committee's investigation report identified improper financial reporting in connection with certain transactions relating to license agreements in the fiscal year ended March 2020, as well as corporate governance issues in the company's executive structure. In light of these circumstances, Matsuoka Masanori (松岡真功), the company's representative director and president, offered to resign as representative director and director in order to clarify his management responsibility as the company's senior-most executive responsible for business operations, and the company accepted his resignation. |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Following the Special Investigation Committee's identification of improper financial reporting and corporate governance issues, Matsuoka (松岡) offered his resignation to clarify management responsibility as the company's senior-most executive responsible for business operations. The company stated that it would work to prevent recurrence, restore trust, and strengthen corporate governance and risk management.