Kura Sushi elects Claudia Schaefer to board; Kim Ellis not re-elected

KURA SUSHI USA, INC.

Claudia Schaefer elected independent director effective Jan 21, 2026; brings brand/marketing background.
Kim Ellis did not stand for re-election, also effective Jan 21, 2026.
Schaefer is CMO of Smoothie King, previously CMO at Jamba Juice and Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen.
Annual meeting: all five director nominees elected; KPMG ratified; say-on-pay approved.

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