Change of certified public accountant, etc. providing audit certification under Article 193-2, paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act
FUJIKURA KASEI CO.,LTD.
Because EY ShinNihon LLC has served as the Company's auditor for an extended period, the Company compared and considered other audit firms and comprehensively considered independence, quality control systems, expertise, suitability, and audit arrangements appropriate for the Company's business scale and operations.
At a meeting of the Board of Directors scheduled for 21 May 2026, the Company plans to resolve to submit the proposal titled "Appointment of Accounting Auditor" to the 115th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 25 June 2026. EY ShinNihon LLC's term will expire upon the conclusion of the shareholders' meeting, and Grant Thornton Taiyo LLC is scheduled to be appointed.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Change of certified public accountant, etc. providing audit certification under Article 193-2, paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act |
| Date of occurrence | 20 May 2026 (the date on which the Audit and Supervisory Committee resolved on the change; the change is actually scheduled to take effect on 25 June 2026) |
| Subject Entity | FUJIKURA KASEI CO.,LTD. |
| Cause | Because EY ShinNihon LLC has served as the Company's auditor for an extended period, the Company compared and considered other audit firms and comprehensively considered independence, quality control systems, expertise, suitability, and audit arrangements appropriate for the Company's business scale and operations. |
| Outlook | At a meeting of the Board of Directors scheduled for 21 May 2026, the Company plans to resolve to submit the proposal titled "Appointment of Accounting Auditor" to the 115th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 25 June 2026. EY ShinNihon LLC's term will expire upon the conclusion of the shareholders' meeting, and Grant Thornton Taiyo LLC is scheduled to be appointed. |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Because EY ShinNihon LLC has served as the Company's auditor for an extended period, the Company compared and considered other audit firms. After comprehensively considering independence, quality control systems, expertise, suitability, and compatibility with the Company's business scale and operations, the Company determined that Grant Thornton Taiyo LLC was suitable.