Notice of Changes in Executive Officers

Overview of Executive Officer Changes

At the board meeting held on February 24, 2026, Riken Technos Co., Ltd. decided on changes to its executive officers effective April 1, 2026. Mr. Daiki Ieda will be newly appointed as an executive officer, transferring from President and CEO of RIKEN (THAILAND) CO., LTD. Regarding role changes, Mr. Hiroaki Wakayama will assume the position of Executive Officer overseeing the North America region, relinquishing his concurrent roles as President and CEO of RIKEN AMERICAS CORPORATION. The resigning officers are Mr. Michihisa Tasaka (Senior Executive Officer, Head of New Business Creation Department) and Ms. Toshimi Yamanaka (Executive Officer, North America Region), with new positions and secondments specified for each.

Impact on Investors and Future Outlook

The executive officer changes aim to strengthen the global business structure and promote new business creation, renewing management systems in North America and Thailand. The new roles and secondments of the resigning officers are clearly indicated, maintaining continuity in management. Investors should focus on the progress of business strategies resulting from the management reshuffle; however, the direct impact on financial results is currently unclear.