Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. covers the month of April 2026, with the report dated April 7, 2026. The filing discloses a significant change in executive leadership regarding the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance and personnel changes rather than financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Resignation: Mr. Mitsuharu Yazawa resigned as Chief Financial Officer effective March 27, 2026. He will continue to serve as a director on the Board.
- Appointment: Ms. Rei Yamamoto was appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer on March 27, 2026.
- Reason for Departure: Mr. Yazawa's resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company regarding operations, policies, or practices.
Management Commentary and Background
The new CFO, Ms. Rei Yamamoto, brings extensive experience in finance and accounting. Her background includes roles at Quaras Inc., Adecco Ltd., and Akkodis. Since April 2025, she has served as Deputy General Manager of the Finance and Accounting Headquarters, leading the Company's NASDAQ IPO preparation. She holds a bachelor's degree in law from Rikkyo University, is a U.S. Certified Public Accountant (2009), and holds an IFRS Certificate (2012). The filing confirms no family relationships with other directors or executives and no reportable transactions in the past two years.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the transition timeline for the CFO role to ensure continuity in financial reporting and IPO preparation.
- Confirm that Mr. Yazawa's continued role as a director does not create any conflicts of interest.
- Monitor upcoming filings for the first financial results prepared under Ms. Yamamoto's leadership.
- Note that this filing contains no financial data; investors should refer to the most recent Form 20-F for financial metrics.