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Addressing structural changes in the publishing industry, international expansion, communicating the value of reading and publishing culture, and strengthening collaboration among industry organizations
Yamamoto Norio (山本 憲央), our Representative Director and President, was formerly Vice President of the Japan Book Publishers Association and has now taken office as President. He has also taken office as Vice President of the Japan Publishing Club and Vice Chairperson of JPIC. Capital and business relationships: Not disclosed.
Japan Book Publishers Association: One of the principal organizations in the publishing industry, comprising mainly book publishers; established in 1957. Japan Publishing Club: An organization in the publishing industry that serves as a hub for interaction and communication among publishing professionals; established in 1953. Japan Publishing Industry Foundation for Culture (JPIC): A core foundation promoting publishing culture, including the promotion of reading and personnel development; established in 1991. Location, representative and capital: Not disclosed.
The impact of this matter on the company’s financial results is immaterial.
The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Counterparty | Japan Book Publishers Association, Japan Publishing Club, Japan Publishing Industry Foundation for Culture (JPIC) |
| Counterparty overview | Japan Book Publishers Association: One of the principal organizations in the publishing industry, comprising mainly book publishers; established in 1957. Japan Publishing Club: An organization in the publishing industry that serves as a hub for interaction and communication among publishing professionals; established in 1953. Japan Publishing Industry Foundation for Culture (JPIC): A core foundation promoting publishing culture, including the promotion of reading and personnel development; established in 1991. Location, representative and capital: Not disclosed. |
| Relationship with the Company | Yamamoto Norio (山本 憲央), our Representative Director and President, was formerly Vice President of the Japan Book Publishers Association and has now taken office as President. He has also taken office as Vice President of the Japan Publishing Club and Vice Chairperson of JPIC. Capital and business relationships: Not disclosed. |
| Launch date | President of the Japan Book Publishers Association: took office on 17 June 2026 (actual). Vice President of the Japan Publishing Club and Vice Chairperson of JPIC: took office at the end of June 2026 (actual). |
| Applicable area | Addressing structural changes in the publishing industry, international expansion, communicating the value of reading and publishing culture, and strengthening collaboration among industry organizations |
| Impact on Business Performance | The impact of this matter on the company’s financial results is immaterial. |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To address structural changes in the publishing industry, promote international expansion, communicate the value of reading and publishing culture, and strengthen collaboration among industry organizations.