Who is moving to which position
Resolved 14 April 2026Departing officer
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Will not remain on the Board of Directors
The Company plans to discontinue traditional Japanese-style titles, such as President and Executive Vice President, and consolidate them under English CxO titles, including CEO, COO and CTO, in order to support global business expansion and clarify organizational management.
Traditional Japanese-style titles will be discontinued and consolidated under English CxO titles, including CEO, COO and CTO. The executive officer structure will also be revised, including the responsibilities covering the Laser Business Division, Scintillator Business Division, and each headquarters and office.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 14 April 2026 |
| Scheduled Appointment Date | Executive officers: effective 1 May 2026. Directors: formal election is scheduled following approval at the 26th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for 29 May 2026, and a subsequent resolution of the Board of Directors. |
| Date of departure | At the conclusion of the 26th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for 29 May 2026 |
| Name of departing officer | Ishibashi Hiroyuki (石橋 浩之) |
| Former position of departing officer | Directors |
| New position of departing officer | Senior Executive Officer and CTO (crystal-related business) |
| Whether the incumbent will remain in office | Will not remain on the Board of Directors |
| Reason for change | The Company plans to discontinue traditional Japanese-style titles, such as President and Executive Vice President, and consolidate them under English CxO titles, including CEO, COO and CTO, in order to support global business expansion and clarify organizational management. |
| Number of directors after the change | 7, including 3 outside directors |
| Details of organizational changes | Traditional Japanese-style titles will be discontinued and consolidated under English CxO titles, including CEO, COO and CTO. The executive officer structure will also be revised, including the responsibilities covering the Laser Business Division, Scintillator Business Division, and each headquarters and office. |
| Subject to Approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders | Yes. Approval of the director election proposal and amendments to the Articles of Incorporation at the 26th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for 29 May 2026, is a prerequisite. |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The Company plans to discontinue the traditional Japanese-style titles and consolidate them under English CxO titles in order to support global business expansion and clarify organizational management.