Who is moving to which position
Resolved 29 May 2026Departing officer
1 item“Next role stated” means the document names the position the person holds after stepping down. It does not necessarily mean they are leaving the company.
He indicated that he would withdraw his candidacy for outside director.
Resigned as a director and will not continue in office
Andreas Busch, candidate No. 6 for outside director, indicated that he would withdraw his candidacy, resulting in this change.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 29 May 2026 |
| Date of departure | 29 May 2026 |
| Name of departing officer | Andreas Busch |
| Former position of departing officer | Outside directors |
| New position of departing officer | Retirement |
| Reason for departure | He indicated that he would withdraw his candidacy for outside director. |
| Whether the incumbent will remain in office | Resigned as a director and will not continue in office |
| Reason for change | Andreas Busch, candidate No. 6 for outside director, indicated that he would withdraw his candidacy, resulting in this change. |
| Number of directors after the change | 10 in total (7 men and 3 women), including 6 independent outside directors |
| Subject to Approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders | Yes. Proposal No. 1, “Election of 6 Directors (excluding Directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee Members),” and Proposal No. 2 are to be submitted to the 21st Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 19 June 2026. |
Items this document does not state (11)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Andreas Busch, a candidate for outside director, indicated that he would withdraw his candidacy. Following his resignation, the number of directors remains in compliance with the number prescribed by applicable laws and the Articles of Incorporation.