Change in Accounting Auditor
Cuorips Inc.
Grant Thornton Taiyo LLC and KPMG AZSA LLC
In addition to the expiration of the term of KPMG AZSA LLC, the Company conducted a comprehensive review of the suitability of the audit arrangements for its business scale, the appropriateness of audit fees and trends in future audit remuneration.
The Company plans to submit the proposal entitled “Appointment of Accounting Auditor” to the 10th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 25 June 2026. KPMG AZSA LLC's term will expire upon the conclusion of the General Meeting of Shareholders, and Grant Thornton Taiyo LLC is scheduled to be appointed.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Change in Accounting Auditor |
| Date of occurrence | 25 June 2026 (scheduled date of the 10th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and scheduled date of the change) |
| Date recognized / date notice received | 22 May 2026 (resolution by the Audit & Supervisory Board) and 26 May 2026 (resolution by the Board of Directors to submit the proposal) |
| Subject Entity | Cuorips Inc. |
| Target Locations / Products | Grant Thornton Taiyo LLC and KPMG AZSA LLC |
| Cause | In addition to the expiration of the term of KPMG AZSA LLC, the Company conducted a comprehensive review of the suitability of the audit arrangements for its business scale, the appropriateness of audit fees and trends in future audit remuneration. |
| Outlook | The Company plans to submit the proposal entitled “Appointment of Accounting Auditor” to the 10th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 25 June 2026. KPMG AZSA LLC's term will expire upon the conclusion of the General Meeting of Shareholders, 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.Following a comprehensive review based on the expiration of the term of the retiring audit firm, including the suitability of the audit arrangements for the Company's business scale, the appropriateness of audit fees and trends in future audit remuneration, the Company will appoint a new audit firm. Grant Thornton Taiyo LLC was determined to be suitable based on its expertise, independence, cost-effectiveness, audit quality and the appropriateness of its audit plan and structure, among other factors.