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Additionally, at Craft Co., Ltd., Katsuhiko Higashi continues as General Manager of Tokai and Kansai Pharmacy Business Division operations and concurrently assumes the role of General Manager of Western Japan Operations from May 16, 2026. Tomoko Take was appointed General Manager of Western Japan Operations of the Pharmacy Business Division, transferring from Manager at the Operations Management Section of the Pharmaceutical Operations Department in the Pharmaceutical Operations Headquarters.\n\n### Impact on Investors and Future Outlook\nThese personnel changes primarily aim to strengthen organizational management systems, with expected improvements in operational efficiency and region-specific management. While the direct impact on financial results is uncertain, the renewal of management may contribute to enhancing corporate value medium to long term.","jir_financial_highlights":"Date of Change: 2026-05-01, 2026-05-16 (Unknown)\nDepartments Affected: Retail Operations Headquarters, Pharmacy Business Division of Craft Co., Ltd. (Unknown)\nDetails of Changes: Head of Retail Store Development, General Manager of Tokai and Kansai Operations & General Manager of Western Japan Operations, etc. (Unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#AinHoldingsInc, #ExecutivePersonnel, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Date of Change: 2026-05-01, 2026-05-16\nHead of Retail Store Development: Yoshihisa Takano appointed\nGeneral Manager of Western Japan Operations, Pharmacy Business Division: Tomoko Take appointed","jir_meta_title":"Ain Holdings Inc. 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