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Resolved 25 May 2026Incoming appointee
3 itemsScheduled Appointment DateEffective 26 June 2026. Formal appointment is expected to be decided following approval by the 67th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 26 June 2026 and a resolution of the Board of Directors thereafter.
Kubota Kenji (久保田賢二)
Previous positionPresident and Representative Director; President Executive Officer
New positionRepresentative Director, Chairman and President
Hanazawa Soichiro (花澤聡一郎)
Previous positionDirector and Senior Managing Executive Officer
New positionManaging Director
Otsuka Takashi (大塚貴史)
Previous positionNot disclosed
New positionOutside Director, Audit and Supervisory Committee Member
Departing officer
3 itemsDate of departure26 June 2026
Kubota Haruo (久保田晴夫)Next role stated
Former PositionRepresentative Director, Chairman and CEO
New positionHonorary Chairman
Dan Masayoshi (團雅義)Next role stated
Former PositionDirector, Executive Officer
New positionExecutive officers
Kawada Masuzo (川田増三)Next role stated
Former PositionOutside Director, Audit and Supervisory Committee Member
New positionResignation
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Reason for departure
Kawada Masuzo (川田増三): For personal reasons. Others: Not disclosed
Whether the incumbent will remain in office (whether they will retain their position)
Kubota Haruo (久保田晴夫) will not remain on the Board of Directors. Dan Masayoshi (團雅義) will remain with the Company as an Executive Officer. Kawada Masuzo (川田増三) will resign.
Directors after the change8Number
Shareholders’ meeting approvalYes. Formal appointment is expected to be decided following approval by the Company's 67th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 26 June 2026 and a resolution of the Board of Directors thereafter.
Reason for change
To achieve sustainable growth of the Group and enhance corporate value under the new management structure.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Resolution date | 25 May 2026 |
| Scheduled Appointment Date | Effective 26 June 2026. Formal appointment is expected to be decided following approval by the 67th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 26 June 2026 and a resolution of the Board of Directors thereafter. |
| Date of departure | 26 June 2026 |
| Name of appointee | Kubota Kenji (久保田賢二), Hanazawa Soichiro (花澤聡一郎), Otsuka Takashi (大塚貴史) |
| Appointee's new position | Representative Director, Chairman and President, Managing Director, Outside Director, Audit and Supervisory Committee Member |
| Appointee's previous position | President and Representative Director; President Executive Officer, Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer, Not disclosed |
| Name of departing officer | Kubota Haruo (久保田晴夫), Dan Masayoshi (團雅義), Kawada Masuzo (川田増三) |
| Former position of departing officer | Representative Director, Chairman and CEO, Director, Executive Officer, Outside Director, Audit and Supervisory Committee Member |
| New position of departing officer | Honorary Chairman, Executive officers, Resignation |
| Reason for departure | Kawada Masuzo (川田増三): For personal reasons. Others: Not disclosed |
| Whether the incumbent will remain in office | Kubota Haruo (久保田晴夫) will not remain on the Board of Directors. Dan Masayoshi (團雅義) will remain with the Company as an Executive Officer. Kawada Masuzo (川田増三) will resign. |
| Reason for change | To achieve sustainable growth of the Group and enhance corporate value under the new management structure. |
| Number of directors after the change | 8, including 3 outside directors |
| Subject to Approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders | Yes. Formal appointment is expected to be decided following approval by the Company's 67th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 26 June 2026 and a resolution of the Board of Directors thereafter. |
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Appointee's date of birthYear the appointee joined the CompanyNumber of shares held by the appointeeReasons for appointmentFiling as an independent officerDetails of organizational changesChange in Corporate Governance Structure
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