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title: "Kansai Electric Power Corrects Director Nominee Profile in Management Change Notice"
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description: "Kansai Electric Power Company has corrected the profile of its director nominee, Fumio Naito, in a management change notice. The correction clarifies that Naito is an Honorary Professor at Kobe and Konan Universities, not a current professor at Konan. This update does not affect the board composition or the company's strategic direction. The latest analyst rating for Kansai Electric Power (JP:9503) is a Hold with a price target of Yen2800.00. The company is a major electric utility in Japan, listed on the TSE Prime Market under code 9503."
datetime: "2026-05-01T07:52:36.000Z"
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# Kansai Electric Power Corrects Director Nominee Profile in Management Change Notice

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Kansai Electric Power Company ( (JP:9503) ) just unveiled an announcement.

The Kansai Electric Power Company has corrected information previously disclosed about an incoming director, following the discovery of an error in a recent announcement on executive management changes dated April 30, 2026. The company clarified that nominee Fumio Naito holds the title of Honorary Professor at both Kobe University and Konan University, rather than serving as a current professor at Konan University, refining the accuracy of its governance disclosures for stakeholders.

While the correction does not alter the composition of the board nominees, it provides more precise biographical data on the candidate’s academic positions, underscoring the company’s focus on accurate corporate information. The update is limited to this change in academic status and has no stated impact on Kansai Electric Power’s strategic direction, operations, or previously announced management transition plans.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:9503) stock is a Hold with a Yen2800.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kansai Electric Power Company stock, see the JP:9503 Stock Forecast page.

**More about Kansai Electric Power Company**

The Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated is a major Japanese electric utility serving the Kansai region, operating power generation and transmission assets and supplying electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Listed on the TSE Prime Market under securities code 9503, it plays a key role in Japan’s energy infrastructure and regional economic activity.

**Average Trading Volume:** 3,777,920

**Technical Sentiment Signal:** Strong Buy

**Current Market Cap:** Yen2678.9B

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