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Announced multiple reappointments and new appointments including three new outside directors, as well as planned resignations. Changes in executive officers are also scheduled simultaneously.","jir_summary":"### Decision of Director Candidates\nMurata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has decided the director candidates to be submitted at the 90th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 2026. Thirteen candidates have been selected, including Representative Director and President Norio Nakajima, three Representative Executive Vice Presidents, two Managing Executive Officers, and six outside directors (three of whom are new appointments). The new outside directors who will serve as Audit & Supervisory Committee members are Kaori Kitazumi, Mansei Mita, and Asako Yamagami. Additionally, three directors are scheduled to resign, among whom Yoshio Ozawa is expected to assume an advisor position.\n\n### Changes in Executive Officers and Future Structure\nChanges in executive officers are scheduled as of July 1, 2026, involving promotions to Senior Managing Executive Officer and Managing Executive Officer positions, as well as appointments of new executive officers. There are two resignations, with one resigning executive officer expected to become an advisor. Under the new management structure, Norio Nakajima will continue as Representative Director and President, supported by Hiroshi Iwatsubo and Masanori Minamide as Executive Vice Presidents. 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