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Mr. Takatori has extensive practical experience in international arbitration and international disputes, as well as expertise in compliance areas including cybersecurity, labor, and internal whistleblowing. His appointment is scheduled to be proposed at the 120th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on June 23, 2026.\n\n### Regarding Retiring Directors\nAt the conclusion of the same Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, outside director Mr. Michihiro Nara will retire due to expiration of his term. This change aims to refresh the board structure to ensure proper management and strengthen risk management systems. Mr. Yoshihiro Takatori meets the Tokyo Stock Exchange's criteria for independent directors and will be registered as an independent director following his appointment.","jir_financial_highlights":"Name of Newly Appointed Outside Director Candidate: Yoshihiro Takatori (New Appointment)\nScheduled Appointment Date: 2026-06-23 (Unknown)\nName of Director Scheduled to Retire: Michihiro Nara (Retirement (Term Expiration))\nScheduled Retirement Date: 2026-06-23 (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#NipponPaintSpecialty, #ExecutivePersonnelChanges, #IR","jir_key_figures":"New Outside Director Candidate: Mr. Yoshihiro Takatori (Scheduled Appointment Date: 2026-06-23)\nRetiring Outside Director: Mr. Michihiro Nara (Scheduled Retirement Date: 2026-06-23, Term Expiration)\nBoard of Directors Resolution Date: 2026-04-15","jir_meta_title":"Nippon Paint Specialty: Appointment of Outside Director Candidate and Retirement of Directors\uff5cApril 2026","jir_meta_description":"Nippon Paint Specialty Co., Ltd. plans to appoint Mr. Yoshihiro Takatori as an outside director candidate effective June 23, 2026, with Mr. Michihiro Nara retiring due to term expiration on the same date. 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