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Kadokawa Corporation has appointed Kentaro Sekiya of Tokei Partners as a shareholder meeting inspector for its 12th Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on June 24, 2026.
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The appointment follows a formal proposal from Oasis Japan Strategic Fund Y Ltd. seeking the dismissal of CEO Takeshi Natsuno from his directorial position.
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The Tokyo District Court granted Kadokawa’s petition for an inspector under Article 306(1) of the Companies Act on May 13, 2026.
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The inspector is tasked with verifying that all convocation procedures and resolution methods for the upcoming meeting comply with legal requirements.
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Kadokawa maintains that the inspector's role is strictly procedural and does not imply any misconduct by the company.
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The company initiated this oversight process to uphold corporate governance standards and protect shareholder rights during the contested meeting.