Notice Regarding Partial Amendment of Articles of Incorporation

Overview of Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation

Kintetsu Group Holdings Co., Ltd. has resolved to partially amend its Articles of Incorporation to correspond with its transition to a company with an audit and supervisory committee. The amendments include establishing provisions related to the audit and supervisory committee and its members, deleting provisions related to the audit board and auditors, and establishing provisions concerning delegation of authority to directors. Additionally, a provision setting the maximum number of directors at up to 15 and audit and supervisory committee directors at up to 5 has been newly established to ensure the effectiveness of the Board of Directors. Furthermore, additions such as including agency banking in Article 2 business objectives position the company for future business development.

Future Schedule and Impact

The amendments will be submitted for approval at the 115th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 2026 and will become effective upon approval. This transition is expected to strengthen the company’s governance structure and enable prompt and agile business execution. Although no direct financial impact on shareholders has been stated, the move to a company with an audit and supervisory committee is considered to enhance corporate value.