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Governance4088AIR WATER INC.Materials and Chemicals

Notice Regarding the Transition to a Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee and the Appointment of an Independent Outside Director as Chair of the Board of Directors

The company transitioned to a Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee as of 22 September 2026, and the chair of the board changed to independent outside director Kato Mikihiko (加藤 三紀彦). Under the new structure, 5 of the 9 directors excluding directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members, and 4 of the 6 directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members, will be outside directors.

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Governance structure

Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee
Number of directors15 directors (9 directors excluding directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members, and 6 directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members), including 9 outside directors (5 + 4)
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Audit and Supervisory Committee. Outside members: 4 of 6. Nomination and Compensation Committee: 非開示
Changes this time

The company transitioned to a Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, and the chair of the board changed to independent outside director Kato Mikihiko (加藤 三紀彦). The company transitioned to a new structure in which 5 of the 9 directors excluding directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members, and 4 of the 6 directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members, are outside directors.

Governance structure
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Corporate Governance StructureCompany with an Audit and Supervisory Committee
Number of directors15 directors (9 directors excluding directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members, and 6 directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members), including 9 outside directors (5 + 4)
CommitteeAudit and Supervisory Committee. Outside members: 4 of 6. Nomination and Compensation Committee: Not disclosed
Changes this timeThe company transitioned to a Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, and the chair of the board changed to independent outside director Kato Mikihiko (加藤 三紀彦). The company transitioned to a new structure in which 5 of the 9 directors excluding directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members, and 4 of the 6 directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members, are outside directors.
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Number of independent officersPolicy on cross-shareholdingsTakeover defensesControlling shareholder

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In response to the inappropriate accounting matter, to strengthen the internal control system and corporate governance and enhance the board's oversight and check functions, independence, objectivity and transparency. To clarify the separation of executive management and oversight and promote fair and active deliberations.

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