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Investigative assistant from PwC Risk Assurance has shifted to KIC. Maintains neutrality and independence, with the intention to continue the investigation.","jir_summary":"### Section Heading\nThis notice is an announcement regarding the resignation and additional appointment of a member of the Independent Committee. The resignation was requested by Miho Nasuto, dated August 31, 2026. As newly appointed, Akira Takagi (Certified Public Accountant, representative director of KIC) is appointed. The independent committee's research assistants are also changed from PwC Risk Assurance LLC to KIC Co., Ltd. Neutrality and independence are expected to be maintained, and the investigation will continue.\n\n### Section 2 Heading\nLooking ahead, even after the resignation and additional appointment, the independence and neutrality of the Independent Committee are reported to be maintained, and there should be no obstacle to conducting the investigation. The company will continue to fully cooperate with the Independent Committee's investigation.","jir_financial_highlights":"Unknown: Unknown (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#Noticeontreasurystockbuyback, #ExecutiveAppointments, #IndependentCommittee","jir_key_figures":"Resignation date of member: August 31, 2026\nNew member: Akira Takagi (Certified Public Accountant, representative director of KIC Co., Ltd.)\nChange of investigation assistant: PwC Risk Assurance LLC \u2192 KIC Co., Ltd.","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Fukuda Denshi\u3011Notice of Resignation and Additional Appointment of Independent Committee Members | August 2026","jir_meta_description":"Fukuda Denshi announces the resignation and additional appointment of independent committee members. The new member is Akira Takagi, and the investigation assistant has also changed. 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