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This includes two newly appointed external directors. Mr. Junji Tsuda is scheduled to resign.","jir_summary":"### Details of Director Candidate Appointments\nNSK Ltd. has finalized the director candidates to be proposed at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 2026. The candidates consist of a total of nine persons: four internal directors and five external directors. Included are President and CEO Akitoshi Ichii and Executive Vice President and CFO Keita Suzuki. External directors include Sayoko Izumoto, Masao Fujitsuka, Nobuhide Hayashi, Akira Kashima, and newly appointed Noriaki Kiyota. Mr. Junji Tsuda is scheduled to resign upon the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nThe appointment of these director candidates aims to ensure continuity of the management structure and strengthen external oversight. The selection of two new external directors is part of efforts to enhance corporate governance. The successor to Mr. Junji Tsuda, who is scheduled to resign, will be formally decided following approval at the upcoming shareholders meeting. This personnel change is a significant development that investors should note as it contributes to management stability and improved transparency.","jir_financial_highlights":"Number of Director Candidates: 9 persons (2 new appointments, 1 resignation)\nNumber of Internal Directors: 4 persons (Unknown)\nNumber of External Directors: 5 persons (Including 2 new appointments)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#NSKLtd, #executive_change, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Number of Director Candidates: 9 persons (4 internal, 5 external)\nNew External Directors: 2 persons (Noriaki Kiyota, newly appointed)\nPlanned Resignation: 1 person (Junji Tsuda, post Annual General Meeting)","jir_meta_title":"NSK Ltd. 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