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Securities Code: 6995 May 27, 2024 (Electronic provision of Information starts on: May 17, 2024)

Dear Shareholders:

Hiroyoshi Ninoyu, President

TOKAI RIKA CO., LTD.

3-260 Toyota, Oguchi-cho,Niwa-gun, Aichi, Japan

Notice of the 77th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders

You are cordially invited to attend the 77th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of TOKAI RIKA CO., LTD. (the "Company"), which will be held as indicated below.

In convening this General Meeting of Shareholders, the information contained in the Reference Documents for the General Meeting of Shareholders (matters to be provided electronically) has been made available electronically and is posted online on the following websites. We kindly request that you visit these websites to review the information.

Company Website

https://www.tokai-rika.co.jp/investors/soukai(in Japanese)

Websites for posting materials related to the General Meeting of Shareholders

https://d.sokai.jp/6995/teiji/(in Japanese)

TSE Website (Tokyo Stock Exchange Listed Company Search)

https://www2.jpx.co.jp/tseHpFront/JJK010010Action.do?Show=Show(in Japanese)

Access the TSE Website above and enter either the company name (TOKAI RIKA) or the securities code (6995) and press Search. Click "Basic information," and select "Documents for public inspection/PR information." Then check the [Notice of General Shareholders Meeting /Informational Materials for a General Shareholders Meeting] under "Filed information available for public inspection."

If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may exercise your voting rights in writing or by electronic means (the Internet, etc.). Please review the attached Reference Documents for the General Meeting of Shareholders and exercise your voting rights by 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 (Japan Time).

  1. Date and Time: Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
  2. Venue: Head Office of the Company

3-260 Toyota, Oguchi-cho,Niwa-gun, Aichi, Japan

3. Meeting Agenda Reports

  1. The Business Report, the Consolidated Financial Statements, and Non-Consolidated Financial Statements for the 77th fiscal year (from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)
  2. The results of audits of the Consolidated Financial Statements by the Accounting Auditor and the Audit & Supervisory Board

Resolutions

Proposal No. 1 Election of Six (6) Directors

Proposal No. 2 Election of Two (2) Audit & Supervisory Board Members

Proposal No. 3 Election of One (1) Substitute Audit & Supervisory Board Member

Proposal No. 4 Payment of Bonuses to Directors

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  • For this General Meeting of Shareholders, the Company will send a paper-based document of the matters to be provided electronically, regardless of whether such a request was made. Pursuant to provisions of laws and regulations and Article 17 of the Company's Articles of Incorporation, the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity, the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, the Non-Consolidated Statements of Change in Equity, and the Notes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements will be omitted from the paper-based document sent to shareholders, and will instead be posted on the above-mentioned websites. As such, the Business Report, the Consolidated Financial Statements, and Non-Consolidated Financial Statements included in the paper-based document are part of the documents audited by the Accounting Auditor and the Audit & Supervisory Board in creating the audit report.
  • If there are any amendments to the matters to be provided electronically, a notice of the amendments and the matters before and after the amendments will be posted on the above-mentioned websites.

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Reference Documents for the General Meeting of Shareholders

Proposal No. 1 Election of Six (6) Directors

At the conclusion of this Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, the terms of office of all six (6) currently serving Directors will expire. Therefore, the Company proposes the election of six (6) Directors.

Before submitting this proposal to this Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, the Nomination Committee, which is chaired by an Outside Director, has deliberated and reported on the matter.

The candidates for Director are as follows:

Candidate

Name

Current position

No.

1

Reelection

Hiroyoshi Ninoyu

Director, Member of the Board, President

2

Reelection

Masahiko Sato

Director, Member of the Board, Executive Vice

President

3

New election

Katsuyuki Imaeda

Corporate Officer

4

Reelection

Kei Fujioka

Outside Director

Director, Member of the Board

Independent Director

5

Reelection

Minako Miyama

Outside Director

Director, Member of the Board

Independent Director

6

New election

Kazushi Ambe

Outside Director

-

Independent Director

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Candidate

Name

Career summary and position

Number of the

Company's shares

No.

(Date of birth)

owned

Apr. 1984

Joined Toyota Motor Corporation

Apr. 2017

Managing Officer

Jan. 2020

Executive Vice President of the Company

Hiroyoshi Ninoyu

June 2020

President (current position)

[Reasons for the nomination as a candidate for Director]

1

(January 2, 1962)

Hiroyoshi Ninoyu has experience at Toyota Motor Corporation,

25,200 shares

Reelection

having been engaged at overseas production divisions and

production control divisions, and also in vehicle production

plant management. Since June 2020, he has utilized his abundant

experience and expertise to lead the management team as

President of the Company. We request his election as Director.

Apr. 1985

Joined the Company

June 2009

General Manager of Sales Division I

June 2013

Associate Director

June 2016

Corporate Officer

June 2018

Director, Member of the Board (retired in June

2020)

Masahiko Sato

Apr. 2023

Executive Vice President (current position)

June 2023

Director, Member of the Board (current

2

(October 31, 1962)

position)

14,800 shares

Reelection

[Reasons for the nomination as a candidate for Director]

Masahiko Sato has worked in the Sales and Business Planning

Divisions of the Company and has been involved in launching

and running businesses overseas, having extensive experience

and a track record in the Company's overall business. We

request his election as Director to have his abundant experience,

expertise and insight reflected in the management of the

Company.

Apr. 1990

Joined the Company

June 2016

General Manager of Security Production

Engineering Division, Security Business Group

Apr. 2019

Corporate Officer

Jan. 2020

Higher Senior Management

Apr. 2021

Corporate Officer (current position)

[Responsibility]

Katsuyuki Imaeda

General Manager of Production Engineering Center, responsible

for Carbon Neutral Promote Strategy Dept., responsible for

3

(June 26, 1966)

Bamboo⁺ Company

7,700 shares

New election

[Reasons for the nomination as a candidate for Director]

Katsuyuki Imaeda has extensive expertise and track record in

manufacturing mainly in the Production Engineering Divisions

of the Company. He has served as General Manager of

Production Engineering Center since April 2021 and is

responsible for leading the Production Engineering Divisions.

We request his election as Director to have his abundant

experience, expertise and insight reflected in the management of

the Company.

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Apr. 1977

Joined MITSUI-SOKO Co., Ltd.

June 2012

President and CEO

Oct. 2014

President and CEO of MITSUI-SOKO

HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.

June 2017

Outside Director, Member of the Board of the

Company (current position)

June 2017

Advisor of MITSUI-SOKO HOLDINGS Co.,

Kei Fujioka

Ltd.

June 2021

Retired as Advisor of MITSUI-SOKO

(December 23, 1953)

HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. (current position)

4

Reelection

100 shares

[Reasons for the nomination as a candidate for Outside Director

Outside Director

and expected role]

Independent Director

Kei Fujioka has abundant knowledge in corporate management

and other areas and abundant experience in logistics at MITSUI-

SOKO HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. We request his election as Outside

Director as we expect that he will utilize his abundant

experience, expertise and insight for management in general,

primarily in logistics division, by supervising and providing

advice concerning the execution of business of the Company

from a professional perspective.

Apr. 1986

Joined Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

July 2014

General Manager of Recruiting and Training

Dept.

June 2018

Corporate Officer

June 2021

Director (current position)

June 2022

Outside Director, Member of the Board of the

Minako Miyama

Company (current position)

[Significant concurrent positions outside the Company]

(January 15, 1962)

Director of Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

5

Reelection

300 shares

[Reasons for the nomination as a candidate for Outside Director

Outside Director

and expected role]

Independent Director

In addition to her experience in the research and planning

development divisions at Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd., Minako

Miyama has a proven track record as a leader in human resource

development and ensuring diversity. We request her election as

Outside Director as we expect that she will provide advice on

management reform from an objective and scientific viewpoint

by utilizing her extensive experience, knowledge and insight.

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Apr. 1984

Joined Sony Corporation (currently Sony

Group Corporation)

Oct. 2001

VP of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications

AB

Apr. 2006

SVP of Sony Corporation of America

Nov. 2014

Corporate Executive and SVP of Sony

Corporation

June 2018

Executive Vice President and Corporate

Executive Officer

June 2020

Senior Executive Vice President and Corporate

Kazushi Ambe

Executive Officer

Apr. 2021

Senior Executive Vice President and Corporate

(April 23, 1961)

Executive Officer of Sony Group Corporation

6

New election

(current position)

1,000 shares

Outside Director

[Significant concurrent positions outside the Company]

Independent Director

Senior Executive Vice President and Corporate Executive

Officer of Sony Group Corporation

[Reasons for the nomination as a candidate for Outside Director

and expected role]

In addition to his experience in human resources and general

affairs divisions at Sony Group Corporation, Kazushi Ambe has

experience in managing an overseas subsidiary of the company.

We request his election as Outside Director as we expect that he

will utilize his extensive and abundant experience, expertise and

insight by supervising and providing advice concerning

management in general, with a focus on human resources

strategy and organizational reform.

(Notes) 1. Minako Miyama serves concurrently as a director of Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd., which has a commercial relationship with the Company. There is no special interest between the other candidates and the Company.

  1. Kei Fujioka, Minako Miyama, and Kazushi Ambe are candidates for Outside Director. The Company registered Kei Fujioka and Minako Miyama with the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Nagoya Stock Exchange as Independent Director pursuant to the rules of each Stock Exchange, and the Company plans to maintain such registration if they are reelected. Kazushi Ambe also satisfies the requirements for Independent Director pursuant to the rules of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Nagoya Stock Exchange, and the Company plans to register him as an Independent Director if he is elected.
  2. At the conclusion of this Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, the tenures of Kei Fujioka and Minako Miyama as Outside Director will have been seven (7) years and two (2) years, respectively.
  3. The Company has entered into a directors and officers liability insurance policy as provided for in Article 430-3, paragraph
    1. of the Companies Act with an insurance company that includes the Directors as insureds. This insurance policy covers compensation for damages, legal expenses, etc. incurred when claims for damages arise from liability borne by the insured persons in the course of execution of their duties as Director. However, cases where there are legal violations in the conduct of the insured persons are not covered. The full amount of the insurance premiums is borne by the Company, and the Company plans to renew the insurance policy with the same details during their terms of office.
  4. Pursuant to the provision of Article 427, paragraph (1) of the Companies Act, the Company has concluded an agreement with each of Kei Fujioka and Minako Miyama to limit their liability for damages under Article 423, paragraph (1) of the same Act. The maximum amount of their liability for damages under this agreement is the minimum liability amount provided for by Article 425, paragraph (1) of the same Act. If Kei Fujioka and Minako Miyama are reelected, the Company plans to renew the aforementioned agreements with each of them. Furthermore, if Kazushi Ambe is elected, the Company plans to conclude an agreement, pursuant to the provision of Article 427, paragraph (1) of the Companies Act, with Kazushi Ambe to limit his liability for damages under Article 423, paragraph (1) of the same Act. The maximum amount of his liability for damages under this agreement will be the minimum liability amount provided for by Article 425, paragraph
    1. of the same Act.

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Proposal No. 2 Election of Two (2) Audit & Supervisory Board Members

At the conclusion of this Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, the four-year term of office of Minoru Chida, Audit & Supervisory Board Member, will expire. Moreover, Isaki Sugiura, Audit & Supervisory Board Member, will resign at the conclusion of this Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders. Therefore, the Company proposes the election of two (2) Audit & Supervisory Board Members.

For the submission of this proposal to this Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, prior consent of the Audit & Supervisory Board has been obtained.

The candidates for Audit & Supervisory Board Members are as follows:

Candidate

Name

Career summary and position

Number of the

Company's shares

No.

(Date of birth)

owned

Apr. 1985

Joined the Company

June 2009

General Manager of Switch Engineering

Division, Switch Business Group

June 2013

Corporate Officer

June 2017

Managing Director, Member of the Board

June 2018

Director, Member of the Board (retired in June

Toshiki Akita

2020)

Jan. 2020

Corporate Officer (current position)

1

(December 15, 1962)

20,000 shares

[Reasons for the nomination as a candidate for Audit &

New election

Supervisory Board Member]

Toshiki Akita has extensive experience and track record in

product development mainly in the Design and Technology

Development Divisions of the Company. We request his election

as Audit & Supervisory Board Member to have his abundant

experience, expertise and insight reflected in the auditing at the

Company.

Apr. 1993

Joined Toyota Motor Corporation

Jan. 2019

General Manager of Advanced Body

Technology Development Division

July 2019

General Manager of Body Development

Department, Vehicle Development Center

(current position)

June 2020

Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member of

the Company (current position)

Minoru Chida

[Significant concurrent positions outside the Company]

(November 27, 1968)

General Manager of Body Development Department, Vehicle

2

Reelection

Development Center, Toyota Motor Corporation

0 shares

Outside Audit & Supervisory

[Reasons for the nomination as a candidate for Outside Audit &

Board Member

Supervisory Board Member]

While Minoru Chida has no experience of direct involvement in

the management of the company, he has been involved for long

years in the area of vehicle interior development and design at

Toyota Motor Corporation, and he has technical experience,

expertise and insight in that area. We request his election as

Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member to have his

abundant experience and, expertise and insight reflected in the

management of the Company.

(Notes) 1.

Minoru Chida is a management executive officer of Toyota Motor Corporation (Specified Affiliated Business Operator).

He has also received remuneration, etc. from Toyota Motor Corporation during the past two (2) years, and is expected to

continue to receive them. There is no special interest between the other candidate and the Company.

  1. Minoru Chida is a candidate for Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member.
  2. At the conclusion of this Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, Minoru Chida's tenure as Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member will have been four (4) years.
  3. The Company has entered into Audit & Supervisory Board Member liability insurance policy as provided for in Article 430-3, paragraph (1) of the Companies Act with an insurance company that includes the Audit & Supervisory Board

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Members as insureds. This insurance policy covers compensation for damages, legal expenses, etc. incurred when claims for damages arise from liability borne by the insured persons in the course of execution of their duties as Audit & Supervisory Board Member. However, cases where there are legal violations in the conduct of the insured persons are not covered. The full amount of the insurance premiums is borne by the Company, and the Company plans to renew the insurance policy with the same details during their terms of office.

5. Pursuant to the provision of Article 427, paragraph (1) of the Companies Act, the Company has concluded an agreement with Minoru Chida to limit his liability for damages under Article 423, paragraph (1) of the Companies Act. The maximum amount of his liability for damages under this agreement is the minimum liability amount provided for by Article 425, paragraph (1) of the same Act. If Yoshinori Yamada is reelected, the Company plans to renew the aforementioned agreement with him.

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Proposal No. 3 Election of One (1) Substitute Audit & Supervisory Board Member

The Company proposes the election of one (1) substitute Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member to prepare for shortages in the number of Audit & Supervisory Board Members stipulated by the law.

This proposal is to request the election of a substitute for Yoshinori Yamada, a current Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member, and Minoru Chida, who will assume the position of Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member if Proposal No. 2 is approved. When a substitute assumes the role of Audit & Supervisory Board Members, their term will be the remaining term of their predecessor. For the submission of this proposal to this Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, prior consent of the Audit & Supervisory Board has been obtained.

The candidate for Substitute Audit & Supervisory Board Member is as follows:

Name

Career summary and position

Number of the

Company's shares

(Date of birth)

owned

Apr. 1991

Attorney-at-law, admitted and belonging to the

Nagoya Bar Association (currently the Aichi

Bar Association)

Apr. 1991

Joined Kusuda Law Firm

Apr. 2000

Established Uozumi Law Firm (current

Naoto Uozumi

position)

(March 21, 1964)

Apr. 2010

Vice President of the Aichi Bar Association

Outside Audit & Supervisory

[Reasons for the nomination as a candidate for Substitute

0 shares

Board Member

Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member]

Independent Director

While Naoto Uozumi does not have experience in being directly

involved in company management, he has served as a lawyer for

many years, and we request his election as substitute Outside

Audit & Supervisory Board Member to have his abundant

experience, and high level of expertise reflected in the auditing

at the Company.

(Notes) 1. There is no special interest between the candidate and the Company.

  1. Naoto Uozumi is a candidate for Substitute Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member. He meets the requirements for Independent Director under the regulations of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Nagoya Stock Exchange, and if his election is approved under this proposal and he assumes the position of Audit & Supervisory Board Member, he will be registered as an Independent Director under the regulations of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Nagoya Stock Exchange.
  2. The Company has entered into Audit & Supervisory Board Member liability insurance policy as provided for in Article 430-3, paragraph (1) of the Companies Act with an insurance company that includes the Audit & Supervisory Board Members as insureds. This insurance policy covers compensation for damages, legal expenses, etc. incurred when claims for damages arise from liability borne by the insured persons in the course of execution of their duties as Audit & Supervisory Board Member. However, cases where there are legal violations in the conduct of the insured persons are not covered. The full amount of the insurance premiums is borne by the Company, and the Company plans to renew the insurance policy with the same details during their terms of office. If the election of Naoto Uozumi under this proposal is approved and he assumes the role of Audit & Supervisory Board Member, he will be insured under the applicable insurance agreement.
  3. Furthermore, if the election of Naoto Uozumi is approved under this resolution and he is elected, the Company plans to conclude an agreement, pursuant to the provision of Article 427, paragraph (1) of the Companies Act, with Naoto Uozumi to limit his liability for damages under Article 423, paragraph (1) of the same Act. The maximum amount of his liability for damages under this agreement will be the minimum liability amount provided for by Article 425, paragraph (1) of the same Act.

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(Reference) Director and Audit & Supervisory Board Member Skill Matrix (After the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on June 13, 2024)

The following chart denotes the skills and experience the Company expects each Director and Audit & Supervisory Board Member to demonstrate. It does not show all skills or experience of each member.

Corporate

Technology

SDGs

Overseas

Manufacturing

Name

Gender

management/

development

IT/DX

Compliance

business

(Production

Sales

Finance

governance

Diversity

Carbon

engineering)

neutrality

Hiroyoshi

Male

Ninoyu

Masahiko

Male

Sato

Directors

Katsuyuki

Male

Imaeda

Kei

Male

Fujioka

Minako

Female

Miyama

Kazushi

Male

Ambe

Audit

Toshiaki

Male

Tsuchiya

&

Supervisory

Toshiki

Male

Akita

Board

Yoshinori

Male

Yamada

Members

Minoru

Male

Chida

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