#Nidek

On March 27, 2026, the company received a request from one individual shareholder to file a lawsuit based on Article 847 of the Companies Act seeking accountability. The request involves claims for accountability against multiple current and former directors due to accounting irregularities.

On March 26, 2026, the nomination committee structure was revised, removing CEO Mitsuya Kishida from the committee to enhance fairness. Effective April 1, the director appointment policy and appointment/dismissal criteria were revised to aim for the selection of directors with diverse knowledge and experience.

Nidek Co., Ltd. decided to establish the Board Member Responsibility Investigation Committee on March 13, 2026, to investigate the presence or absence of negligence in the duties of directors and others from fiscal year 2020 through the first quarter of 2025.

The year-end dividend based on March 31, 2026, was decided to be 0.00 yen per share, resulting in no dividend. The previous fiscal year paid a dividend of 20.00 yen per share.

Founder Shigenobu Nagamori announced his decision to resign as honorary chairman effective February 26, 2026, fully withdrawing from management.

Nidek Co., Ltd., designated as a Special Attention Stock on October 28, 2025, submitted an Improvement Plan and Status Report aimed at fundamental improvements of the internal control system to the Tokyo Stock Exchange on January 28, 2026.

Announcement of delay in disclosure of the financial summary for the third quarter of fiscal year ending March 2026, exceeding 45 days after quarter-end due to investigation by an independent committee.

Nidek Co., Ltd. will establish a new organization, "Culture Transformation Lab," effective February 1, 2026, responsible for transforming the group's corporate culture to foster a sustainable corporate environment.

Established the Culture Transformation Lab as of February 1, 2026, with Executive Officer Masayuki Minai's position change and Shinichi Kishida appointed as Chief of the Culture Transformation Lab in personnel changes.

Effective January 1, 2026, multiple executive personnel changes including Executive Managing Officers will be implemented. The objective is to strengthen the organization through restructuring of the research division and the establishment of new projects.

Shigenobu Nagamori, Representative Director and Global Group Representative (Chairman of the Board), resigned and assumed the position of Honorary Chairman (part-time). The role of Chairman of the Board is concurrently held by Mitsuya Kishida, Representative Director and President Executive Officer.

Representative Director Shigenobu Nagamori, Global Group Representative (Chairman of the Board), resigned and assumed the position of Honorary Chairman (part-time). The position of Chairman of the Board was succeeded by Mitsuya Kishida, Representative Director, President and CEO.