[Funai Soken Agata FAS Co., Ltd.] Notice Regarding Change of Representative Director (Change of President)

Funai Soken Holdings Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and Group CEO: Takayuki Nakatani) announces that Takuji Mitsuda was appointed as Representative Director and President of its group company, Funai Soken Agata FAS Co., Ltd., effective March 27, 2026.

By integrating the comprehensive management consulting for small and medium-sized enterprises, which is a strength of the Funai Soken Group, with Mr. Mitsuda's long-cultivated expertise in specialized services and M&A support, we aim to achieve further growth for the group and maximize value provision to client companies.

1. Change of Representative Director (Effective March 27, 2026)

Name New Position Former Position

Takuji Mitsuda Representative Director and President, Executive Officer Director and Executive Officer

Furthermore, Kyohei Deguchi retired as Representative Director and President and was appointed as a Director of Funai Soken Holdings Inc. effective March 28, 2026.

2. Biography of the New Representative Director and President

Takuji Mitsuda

Date of Birth: February 26, 1985

Final Education: Yokohama National University, Faculty of Business Administration

Career History:

2008: Joined Funai Consulting Inc.

Engaged in management consulting for specialized service industries

2019: Appointed Manager of the Specialized Service Support Department at the same company, involved in numerous M&A support projects

2022: Appointed Manager of the M&A Support Department at the same company

Led the growth of the M&A division and significantly contributed to the group's business expansion

January 2025: Appointed Director of Funai Soken Agata FAS Co., Ltd.

March 27, 2026: Appointed Representative Director and President of the same company (current position)

■ About Funai Soken Agata FAS Co., Ltd.

Funai Soken Agata FAS is a comprehensive FAS company established as a joint venture between the Funai Soken Group (Funai Soken Holdings: listed on the TSE Prime Market), one of Japan's largest consulting companies, and Agata Global Management Group, a professional group specializing in finance and taxation.

Company Name: Funai Soken Agata FAS Co., Ltd.

Head Office Location: Yaesu Central Tower 35F, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Business Activities: M&A advisory, business succession advisory, due diligence, etc.

URL: https://ma.funaisoken.co.jp/

Contact for this matter

Funai Soken Holdings Inc.

Corporate Communication Office, Public Relations & Branding Team

E-mail: [email protected]