Decision and Details
Filing of a damages claim lawsuit against a former employee
Based on the findings of the investigative committee and the legal opinion of external counsel, the Company determined that it was appropriate to pursue civil liability for the damage it incurred as a result of the former employee’s actions.
The impact of this lawsuit on the Company’s financial results is currently under review. If any matters requiring disclosure arise, the Company will promptly disclose them.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Matter Covered | Filing of a damages claim lawsuit against a former employee |
| Decision Date | 5 June 2026 (date of filing) |
| Implementation Date | 5 June 2026 (filed and completed) |
| Period Covered | From the third quarter of fiscal 2020 through the third quarter of fiscal 2024 (the period of inappropriate accounting treatment) |
| Amount | Amount claimed: ¥531,929,811 |
| Impact on Business Performance | The impact of this lawsuit on the Company’s financial results is currently under review. If any matters requiring disclosure arise, the Company will promptly disclose them. |
| Reason | Based on the findings of the investigative committee and the legal opinion of external counsel, the Company determined that it was appropriate to pursue civil liability for the damage it incurred as a result of the former employee’s actions. |
| Related previous disclosures | “Notice Regarding the Establishment of an Investigative Committee” dated 24 December 2024, “Notice Regarding the Publication of the Investigative Committee’s Investigation Report (Public Version)” dated 7 March 2025, and “Notice Regarding the Formulation of Measures to Prevent Recurrence and Disciplinary Actions Against Relevant Parties” dated 28 March 2025 |
| Future plans | The Company will review the impact of this lawsuit on its financial results and promptly disclose any matters requiring disclosure. It will steadily implement measures to prevent recurrence and further strengthen its compliance framework and internal controls. |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Based on the findings of the investigative committee and the legal opinion of external counsel, the Company determined that it was appropriate to pursue civil liability for the damage it incurred as a result of the former employee’s actions.