Press Releases

Fiscal 2003

May 9, 2003
Asahi Kasei Corporation

Transformation to Holding Company Configuration —
New Asahi Kasei Group Organization and Structure

The Board of Directors of Asahi Kasei Corporation today approved, for submission to its regular General Meeting of Shareholders, a program for transformation of the corporate configuration to that of a holding company and seven constituent corporations as of October 1. Under this program, all core businesses are to be transferred to the constituent corporations. A new system of executive officer management will be adopted, the number of board directors will be reduced, and a new Group Advisory Committee will be established, to enhance management speed and transparency.

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