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The number of directors decreased by one, but the quorum is still met.","jir_summary":"### Regarding the Passing of the Representative Director Chairman\nKentaro Ogawa, Representative Director Chairman of Zensho Holdings Co., Ltd., passed away on April 6, 2026, at the age of 77, and resigned as Representative Director on the same day. Mr. Ogawa established Zensho Co., Ltd. in 1982 and had led the company\u2019s management for many years. Due to his passing, the number of directors has decreased by one; however, it is reported that the quorum as prescribed by laws and the Articles of Incorporation is still satisfied.\n\n### Future Actions and Impact on Shareholders\nA wake and funeral service will be held privately with family only, and flowers and condolences are declined per the family\u2019s wishes. A memorial gathering is planned to be held later, with details to be announced. The number of shares held is 500,000 shares, and although the impact on the shareholder composition due to this change is unknown, the decrease in the number of directors still meets the quorum, so no significant disruption to the management structure is expected.","jir_financial_highlights":"Number of Shares Held: 500,000 shares (Unknown)\nDate of Representative Director Chairman's Passing: 2026-04-06 (Unknown)\nNumber of Directors: Decreased by 1 (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#ZenshoHoldings, #ExecutivePersonnelChange, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Date of Passing: 2026-04-06\nNumber of Shares Held: 500,000 shares\nNumber of Directors: Decreased by 1 (quorum satisfied)","jir_meta_title":"Notice of Passing of Kentaro Ogawa, Representative Director Chairman of Zensho Holdings Co., Ltd.","jir_meta_description":"Zensho Holdings Co., Ltd. announces the passing of Representative Director Chairman Kentaro Ogawa on April 6, 2026. 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