Monex Group Formalizes Voting Agreement for KDDI Board Nominee

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Monex Group, the majority shareholder of Coincheck Group, has formally agreed to vote its shares to support KDDI Corporation's nominee for a non-executive director position, reinforcing the strategic partnership.

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• Monex Group's Voting Commitment

  Monex Group, holding 83.6% of Coincheck Group's ordinary shares, has entered into an Acknowledgement Agreement with KDDI Corporation.

• Support for KDDI Board Nominee

  Monex Group commits to voting all its shares to elect KDDI's designated non-executive director nominee to Coincheck Group's board.

• Formalizes Strategic Partnership Governance

  This agreement is a condition precedent to the Share Subscription and Investor Rights Agreement between Coincheck Group and KDDI, formalizing KDDI's governance rights following its recent strategic investment announced on May 12, 2026.

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This amendment to Monex Group's Schedule 13D details a voting agreement with KDDI Corporation, solidifying KDDI's right to appoint a non-executive director to Coincheck Group's board. Monex, as the majority shareholder, commits to voting its 83.6% stake to elect KDDI's nominee, which is a critical step in formalizing the governance structure following KDDI's recent strategic investment and partnership. This ensures KDDI's influence in the company's direction.