TOKYO, May 18 (Pulse News Wire) – Kitazato Corporation (368A.T) announced today that its board of directors, held on May 15, 2026, resolved to propose changes to the company's name and certain provisions of its articles of incorporation at its upcoming 19th Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 25, 2026. Regarding the name change, the company plans to unify its brand identity by changing its official name from Kitazato Corporation Co., Ltd.
To simply Kitazato Corporation. This move aims to enhance global recognition and maintain consistency across branding efforts. The new name will take effect on July 1, 2026, while the logo design and English representation will remain unchanged.
Additionally, the company intends to amend Article One of its articles of incorporation to reflect the updated name. The amendment will come into force on July 1, 2026, and the temporary clause related to this change will be deleted upon implementation. This decision follows extensive use of the abbreviated name "Kitazato" over the years, which has gained widespread familiarity among stakeholders.
The company believes that aligning its corporate image globally necessitates these adjustments to strengthen its brand presence.
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