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The number of directors decreases by one, but statutory requirements remain satisfied. Wake and funeral will be immediate family only.","jir_summary":"### Summary\nK&O Energy Group Inc.'s Representative Director, Mr. Moritake, passed away on September 29, 2026, and thereby resigned as Representative Director effective that date. The main text does not provide specific announcements concerning a successor. The number of directors will be reduced by one, but the company maintains a structure that satisfies legal requirements. The funeral and related ceremonies will be held by close family only, and condolence money and flowers are declined.\n\n### Impact and Outlook\nThe change in executive composition does not directly state impacts on financial results or capital policy, and the effect on business strategy and future plans is unknown. It is necessary to await official additional information and announcements regarding succession plans.","jir_financial_highlights":"Unknown: Unknown (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#K&OEnergyGroup, #ExecutivePersonnel","jir_key_figures":"1: Date of Mr. Moritake's death: September 29, 2026\n2: Number of directors decreased by 1 (details of the composition are unknown)\n3: Official contact: General Affairs Department TEL 0475-27-1011","jir_meta_title":"K&O Energy Group Inc. Notice of Representative Director's Death and Resignation | October 2026","jir_meta_description":"K&O Energy Group Inc. announced that Representative Director Mr. Moritake has passed away and resigned. Details of the successor have not been announced. The number of directors has decreased by one. Funeral by immediate family only; condolence gifts and flowers are declined. Contact: General Affairs Department 0475-27-1011.","jir_og_title":"K&O Energy Group Inc. 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