(Note) This document has been translated from the Japanese original for reference purposes only. If there is any discrepancy between the Japanese original and the translated document, the original Japanese document shall prevail.
Notice of Partial Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation
- TOKYO, Japan, May 16, 2024 -
Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, "the Company") announces that, at a meeting of the Board of Directors held today, a resolution was passed to submit a proposal, "Partial Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation," to the 82nd Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 25, 2024.
1. Reasons for the Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation
The Company aims to become carbon negative and underground resource* free in the "Environmental Vision 2050". The use of renewable electricity (hereinafter referred to as renewable electricity) is a key means by which the Company seeks to reach its goal of achieving decarbonization. In addition to the continuous use of renewable electricity, the Company will promote the broader adoption of renewable electricity, such as generating more of its own power.
In response to the expansion and diversification of its business activities associated with these initiatives, the Company proposes to partially amend its Articles of Incorporation to better clarify its business activities in line with the current status of the group's business.
* Non-renewable resources such as oil and metals
2. Details of the Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation
The details of the amendments are as described in the attachment to this notice.
3. Schedule
(1) General Meeting of Shareholders for amendments to the Articles of Incorporation
Scheduled to be held on June 25, 2024
(2) Effective dates of amendments to the Articles of Incorporation
Scheduled to be held on June 25, 2024
(Attachment)
(Amended parts are underlined.)
| Current Articles of Incorporation | Proposed Amendments |
|---|---|
| Chapter 1: General Provisions | Chapter 1: General Provisions |
| (Purpose) | (Purpose) |
| Article 2 The purposes of the Company shall be to engage in the following businesses: | Article 2 The purposes of the Company shall be to engage in the following businesses: |
| (1) Manufacturing and sales of electronic machinery and equipment, telecommunication machinery and equipment and electronic application machinery equipment, etc., and parts and accessories thereof; | |
| (2) manufacturing and sales of industrial machinery and equipment, office machinery and equipment, etc., and parts and accessories thereof; | |
| (3) manufacturing and sales of timepieces and eyewear, etc., and parts and accessories thereof; | <Unchanged> |
| (4) manufacturing and sales of measuring machinery and equipment, optical machinery and equipment and medical machinery and equipment, etc.; | |
| (5) manufacturing and sales of electronic parts; | |
| (6) creating and sales of software for computers and peripheral equipment; | |
| (7) repair and maintenance services related to products in each of the above items; | |
| (8) collecting, refurbishing and remanufacturing products stated in items (1) through (6) above and secondhand goods business under the Secondhand Goods Business Act; | |
| (9) information processing and information provision services; | |
| (10) business related to travel, nonlife insurance agency and life insurance underwriting, general leasing, and administration, rental and intermediation of real estate; | |
| (11) collection, transportation, recycling and disposal of industrial waste and general waste; | |
| (12) manufacturing and sales of toxic and hazardous substances; and | |
| <Newly established> | (13) generating, supplying and sales related to renewable electricity; and |
| (13) | (14) |
| <Omitted> | <Unchanged> |
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson's goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion.
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