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Resolved 14 May 2026Incoming appointee
1 itemScheduled Appointment DateShikama Masato (四竈 真人) is scheduled to become an Executive Officer effective 1 June 2026, and to become a Director and Executive Officer as of the date of the annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 2026. The appointment of the Director as of the date of the annual general meeting will be formally decided at that meeting.
Shikama Masato (四竈 真人)
Previous positionHonda R&D Co., Ltd., Senior Managing Executive Officer (responsible for the SDV Research and Development Center)
New positionDirector and Executive Officer (as of the date of the annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 2026); Executive Officer (effective 1 June 2026)
生年月日 8 August 1977入社年 2002所有株式数 1,500 shares (record date: 14 May 2026)
Departing officer
1 itemDate of departureInoue Katsushi (井上 勝史): the date of the annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 2026. Ozawa Manabu (小澤 学): the date of the annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 2026.
Inoue Katsushi (井上 勝史), Ozawa Manabu (小澤 学)Next role stated
Former PositionInoue Katsushi (井上 勝史): Director. Ozawa Manabu (小澤 学): Senior Executive Officer.
New positionInoue Katsushi (井上 勝史): no position. Ozawa Manabu (小澤 学): no position.
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Whether the incumbent will remain in office (whether they will retain their position)
Neither Inoue Katsushi (井上 勝史) nor Ozawa Manabu (小澤 学) will remain in the Board or executive structure.
Directors after the change11Number
Shareholders’ meeting approvalYes. Agenda item: Election of candidates for Director. Scheduled date: the annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 2026.
Reason for change
The Company will review its governance structure to ensure the steady execution of each business strategy and enable decisive and transparent decision-making.
Details of organizational changes
The Nomination Committee and Compensation Committee will consist solely of outside directors, and the Chair of the Board will be an outside director.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 14 May 2026 |
| Scheduled Appointment Date | Shikama Masato (四竈 真人) is scheduled to become an Executive Officer effective 1 June 2026, and to become a Director and Executive Officer as of the date of the annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 2026. The appointment of the Director as of the date of the annual general meeting will be formally decided at that meeting. |
| Date of departure | Inoue Katsushi (井上 勝史): the date of the annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 2026. Ozawa Manabu (小澤 学): the date of the annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 2026. |
| Name of appointee | Shikama Masato (四竈 真人) |
| Appointee's new position | Director and Executive Officer (as of the date of the annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 2026); Executive Officer (effective 1 June 2026) |
| Appointee's previous position | Honda R&D Co., Ltd., Senior Managing Executive Officer (responsible for the SDV Research and Development Center) |
| Appointee's date of birth | 8 August 1977 |
| Year the appointee joined the Company | 2002 |
| Number of shares held by the appointee | 1,500 shares (record date: 14 May 2026) |
| Name of departing officer | Inoue Katsushi (井上 勝史), Ozawa Manabu (小澤 学) |
| Former position of departing officer | Inoue Katsushi (井上 勝史): Director. Ozawa Manabu (小澤 学): Senior Executive Officer. |
| New position of departing officer | Inoue Katsushi (井上 勝史): no position. Ozawa Manabu (小澤 学): no position. |
| Whether the incumbent will remain in office | Neither Inoue Katsushi (井上 勝史) nor Ozawa Manabu (小澤 学) will remain in the Board or executive structure. |
| Reason for change | The Company will review its governance structure to ensure the steady execution of each business strategy and enable decisive and transparent decision-making. |
| Number of directors after the change | 11, including 6 outside directors |
| Details of organizational changes | The Nomination Committee and Compensation Committee will consist solely of outside directors, and the Chair of the Board will be an outside director. |
| Subject to Approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders | Yes. Agenda item: Election of candidates for Director. Scheduled date: the annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 2026. |
Items this document does not state (4)
Reason for departureReasons for appointmentFiling as an independent officerChange in Corporate Governance Structure
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