Notice concerning the change of certified public accountants and other auditors
Fujikura Ltd. (filing company)
PwC Japan LLC has served as the independent auditor for an extended period, and the Company expects that appointing a different independent auditor will provide a fresh perspective on the audit. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC has a global audit structure, expertise, independence and quality control systems, among other capabilities.
The Company plans to submit the proposal entitled “Appointment of Independent Auditor” to the 178th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 26 June 2026. PwC Japan LLC will retire at the conclusion of that meeting, and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC is scheduled to be appointed as the new independent auditor.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Notice concerning the change of certified public accountants and other auditors |
| Date of occurrence | 26 June 2026 (scheduled date of the 178th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders) |
| Date recognized / date notice received | 20 May 2026 (resolution by the Audit & Supervisory Committee and the Board of Directors) |
| Subject Entity | Fujikura Ltd. (filing company) |
| Cause | PwC Japan LLC has served as the independent auditor for an extended period, and the Company expects that appointing a different independent auditor will provide a fresh perspective on the audit. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC has a global audit structure, expertise, independence and quality control systems, among other capabilities. |
| Outlook | The Company plans to submit the proposal entitled “Appointment of Independent Auditor” to the 178th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 26 June 2026. PwC Japan LLC will retire at the conclusion of that meeting, and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC is scheduled to be appointed as the new independent auditor. |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.As PwC Japan LLC has served as the independent auditor for an extended period, the Company expects that appointing a different independent auditor will provide a fresh perspective on the audit. In addition, the Company determined that Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC has the systems required to conduct an appropriate audit, including a global audit structure, expertise, independence and quality control systems.