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In response, an investigation involving in-house auditors, internal audit departments, and accounting auditors was conducted, including external certified public accountants and lawyers. At the Board of Directors meeting on January 14, 2026, a special investigation committee composed of external lawyers and certified public accountants was established and commissioned to clarify the facts, examine impacts on the financial statements, and propose measures to prevent recurrence.\n\n### Future Actions and Impact on Business Results\nKDDI will fully cooperate with the special investigation committee\u2019s inquiry and plans to promptly disclose the investigation results once available. At this time, the impact of the issue on the Group\u2019s business results is unknown and detailed information will be disclosed immediately upon confirmation. The company apologizes for the significant trouble and concern caused to investors and stakeholders.","jir_financial_highlights":"Impact on Business Results: Unknown (Under investigation; disclosure will be made promptly once confirmed)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#KDDICorporation, #ImproperTransactions, #SpecialInvestigationCommittee, #GeneralIR, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Date of Special Investigation Committee Establishment: January 14, 2026\nTarget Subsidiary: Biglobe Inc. (100% voting rights owned)\nSubsidiary of Target Subsidiary: G-Plan Co., Ltd. (99.99% indirect ownership)","jir_meta_title":"KDDI Corporation Announces Special Investigation Committee Regarding Suspected Improper Transactions at Consolidated Subsidiaries","jir_meta_description":"KDDI Corporation has established a special investigation committee involving external experts in response to suspected improper transactions in the advertising agency business of its consolidated subsidiaries. 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