Notice of Changes in Officers

Overview of Officer Personnel Changes

At the board meeting held today, Masami Uchida was announced as a candidate for new director, contingent upon assuming office after the Annual General Meeting on November 25, 2026. His current positions are Head of Human Resources & General Affairs Division and General Affairs Department Manager. The director expected to retire is Toshiaki Shimakura, who serves as Head of Human Resources & General Affairs Division. Regarding changes in statutory auditors, Toshiaki Shimakura is scheduled to assume office as a new full-time statutory auditor, and the retiring statutory auditor is Eiichi Aoyagi. Final decisions are expected to be confirmed following approval at the same general meeting.

Schedule and Impact Going Forward

The changes will be formally decided following approval at the general meeting on November 25, 2026. The reorganization centered on the Human Resources & General Affairs functions is likely aimed at strengthening organizational management and internal controls. The long-term impact on strategy is currently unknown; attention should be paid to the specific actions of the successor Head of Human Resources & General Affairs.