Notice Regarding Appointment of Shareholder Meeting Inspector

Kadokawa Corporation announced that it has secured a shareholder meeting inspector for its 12th Annual Shareholders’ Meeting scheduled on June 24, 2026. The appointment follows a shareholder proposal from Oasis Japan Strategic Fund Y Ltd., which seeks the dismissal of CEO Takeshi Natsuno from his directorial role. To ensure that all convocation procedures and resolution methods comply with legal requirements, Kadokawa petitioned the Tokyo District Court under Article 306(1) of the Companies Act. The court granted the petition on May 13, 2026, appointing Kentaro Sekiya of Tokei Partners as the inspector. The company’s rationale for this appointment is to investigate and confirm the legality of its meeting procedures, thereby safeguarding shareholder rights and maintaining corporate governance standards. The notice confirms that the inspector’s role is purely procedural, with no implication of misconduct by Kadokawa. The company remains committed to conducting the meeting in a lawful manner and will provide further updates as necessary.