TOKYO, May 07 (Pulse News Wire) – Hatena CO.,LTD. (3930.T) established a special investigation committee composed of external experts to address a significant fund outflow incident disclosed on April 24, 2026.
The committee, chaired by Kazuyuki Nakayama, a lawyer and certified fraud examiner from Tanabe Law Firm, and comprising certified public accountants Shoji Koike from Foxcale Corporation and Sachie Tsujii from Bizsuppi Corporation, aims to ensure independent and objective investigations into the case's factual circumstances, governance, internal controls, audit systems, and preventive measures against recurrence. In preparation for the committee’s comprehensive review, which includes re-examining previously reported information, Hatena stated its commitment to fully cooperate with the investigation. Any updates resulting from the findings will be promptly disclosed upon receipt of the final report.
Additionally, the company continues to assess potential impacts on its operations and financial performance due to the establishment of the committee and the ongoing investigation. Hatena emphasized that the decision to set up the special committee underscores the importance of fulfilling stakeholder responsibilities and ensuring transparency throughout the process. Further developments related to the investigation and its implications on the company’s performance will be communicated as necessary.
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