Change of Certified Public Accountants, etc.
The Company (the filing company)
KPMG AZSA LLC’s term will expire at the conclusion of the 12th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 29 June 2026. The Company made this comprehensive assessment because it wishes to ensure an appropriate audit fee level in line with its corporate size amid a trend toward higher audit fees, and expects audits from new perspectives and procedures suited to the Company, among other considerations.
The Company will submit the appointment of an accounting auditor for approval at the 12th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 29 June 2026. If approved, Grant Thornton Taiyo LLC will be appointed as the new accounting auditor.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Change of Certified Public Accountants, etc. |
| Date of occurrence | 29 June 2026 (scheduled date of the 12th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders) |
| Subject Entity | The Company (the filing company) |
| Cause | KPMG AZSA LLC’s term will expire at the conclusion of the 12th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 29 June 2026. The Company made this comprehensive assessment because it wishes to ensure an appropriate audit fee level in line with its corporate size amid a trend toward higher audit fees, and expects audits from new perspectives and procedures suited to the Company, among other considerations. |
| Outlook | The Company will submit the appointment of an accounting auditor for approval at the 12th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 29 June 2026. If approved, Grant Thornton Taiyo LLC will be appointed as the new accounting auditor. |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The Company made this comprehensive assessment because it wishes to secure an audit fee level appropriate to its size amid a trend toward higher audit fees, expects new perspectives and audit procedures suited to the Company, and also considered expertise, independence, quality control systems, audit track record and audit efficiency across the Group.