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Hironobu Yoshitsugu is a candidate for external director and is expected to be reappointed as an independent director.\n\n### Background of the Changes and Future Schedule\nThe new positions will be formally decided at the Board of Directors meeting after the general meeting, and the reappointment of external directors including Hironobu Yoshitsugu is intended to maintain independence. Incumbent Yoichi Wada and Hiromi Teshima are scheduled to retire upon expiration of their terms at the general meeting. 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