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Yuichi Yazawa was newly appointed as Executive Officer (Head of Logistics Division and in charge of the logistics business).","jir_summary":"### Regarding the Resignation of Director\nKato Sangyo Co., Ltd. announced that Director Keisuke Hibi will resign effective April 6, 2026, due to health reasons. After his resignation, he will assume the position of advisor. The company confirms that the number of directors specified by laws and the Articles of Incorporation is met.\n\n### Regarding the Appointment of New Executive Officer\nOn the same date, Yuichi Yazawa was newly appointed as an Executive Officer and assumed the role of Head of the Logistics Division and in charge of the logistics business. This suggests an intention to strengthen the logistics business, although specific strategies or impacts are not detailed.","jir_financial_highlights":"Resigning Director: Keisuke Hibi (Resigned effective April 6, 2026; appointed as advisor)\nNew Executive Officer: Yuichi Yazawa (Appointed effective April 6, 2026; Head of Logistics Division and in charge of the logistics business)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#KatoSangyoCoLtd, #ExecutivePersonnelChanges, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Resigning Director: Keisuke Hibi (due to health reasons, effective April 6, 2026)\nNew Executive Officer: Yuichi Yazawa (Head of Logistics Division and in charge of logistics business, effective April 6, 2026)\nNumber of Directors: Meets the number specified by laws and Articles of Incorporation","jir_meta_title":"Kato Sangyo Announces Director Keisuke Hibi\u2019s Resignation and Yuichi Yazawa\u2019s Appointment as Executive Officer","jir_meta_description":"Kato Sangyo Co., Ltd. announced that Director Keisuke Hibi resigned due to health reasons effective April 6, 2026, and assumed an advisor role. 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