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Following the resignation, the number of directors continues to meet the required number stipulated by laws and the Articles of Incorporation, thus there is no impact on the company's governance structure.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Investors\nThis resignation is due to personal reasons and is not expected to directly affect the company\u2019s management policies or performance. While it is currently unclear how the director vacancy will be filled, appropriate measures are expected to be taken in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.","jir_financial_highlights":"Resigning Director: Outside Director Makiko Hamabe (Resignation Date February 20, 2026)\nNumber of Directors: Meets the number prescribed by laws and the Articles of Incorporation (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#OtsukaCorporation, #ExecutivePersonnelChanges, #IR","jir_key_figures":"Name of Resigning Director: Makiko Hamabe\nResignation Date: February 20, 2026\nNumber of Directors: Meets the number prescribed by laws and the Articles of Incorporation","jir_meta_title":"Otsuka Corporation Announces Resignation of Outside Director Makiko Hamabe Effective February 20, 2026","jir_meta_description":"Otsuka Corporation announces that outside director Makiko Hamabe resigned due to personal reasons, effective February 20, 2026. 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