Source disclosure: February 17, 2026
Kairikiya Co.,Ltd. [5891.T]
TOKYO — Kairikiya Co., Ltd., represented by President and CEO Fujita Tsuka, announced on February 17, 2026, that it plans to transition to an audit committee structure pending approval at its 23rd Annual General Meeting scheduled for March 26, 2026. The company previously disclosed this intention along with the establishment of a holding company system and absorption split contract on December 16, 2025.
At today's board meeting, Kairikiya also resolved on candidates for directors and auditors who will be proposed for election at the upcoming annual general meeting and subsequent board meetings. Among these nominees, Kanaka Hidoshi and Hanji Takayuki are new appointments. Kanaka joined the company from DD Group as Executive Officer in charge of Sales Operations and has held various leadership positions within the group before his current role as Senior Executive Officer responsible for Group Growth Strategy. Hanji, meanwhile, brings extensive experience from Mitsubishi Corporation and Japan KFC Holdings, where he served as Chairman & CEO prior to joining Kairikiya.
The company highlighted several changes in personnel, including the retirement of Suzuki Yosuke as an outside director and Fukutomi Hiroshi as a part-time auditor. Additionally, two new external directors were nominated—Kamoshita Yasuo and Miyamoto Ayako—to serve alongside existing independent directors Oomori Tatsuo and Nagai Yasushi. Kamoshita is expected to be registered as an independent director according to Tokyo Stock Exchange regulations if approved.
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