TOKYO, May 26 (Pulse News Wire) – VIA Holdings,inc. (7918.T) decided to transition to an audit committee firm contingent upon shareholder approval at its upcoming annual meeting scheduled for June 26.
The move aims to enhance governance and streamline decision-making processes. Key changes include appointing branch manager Shinya Eda as an external director and auditor.
Current directors Masakazu Yokokawa, Hiromasa Takada, and Akiko Kitajima will step down, while regular auditor Masayoshi Oshima, external auditor Tomonori Yuuyama, and external auditor Kenji Matsukuma will retire. The company also plans to amend its articles of incorporation to establish provisions related to the audit committee and remove those concerning the audit board.
Changes will affect dividend rates for various stock types, adjusting from 8.５%/year to 8.５%/year for C-type preferred shares, and from 2.０%/year to 2.０%/year for D-type preferred shares.
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