ELWS reports director resignation; no company disagreement cited

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Earlyworks Co., Ltd. (ELWS) announced that independent director Kiyomitsu Takayama resigned effective November 1, 2025. The company states Mr. Takayama cited personal reasons and indicated the decision was not due to any disagreement with the company’s operations, policies, or practices.

The report was signed by Satoshi Kobayashi, Chief Executive Officer, Interim Chief Financial Officer and Representative Director, confirming the leadership team’s acknowledgment of the change in board composition.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of November 2025

Commission File Number: 001-41752

Earlyworks Co., Ltd.

5-7-11, Ueno, Taito-ku

Tokyo, Japan 110-0005

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F ☒        Form 40-F ☐ 

Resignation of Mr. Kiyomitsu Takayama

On November 1, 2025, Mr. Kiyomitsu Takayama (“Mr. Takayama”) notified the Company of his resignation as an independent director of the Company, effective as of November 1, 2025. Mr. Takayama has advised that his resignation was due to personal reasons and not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter related to the operations, policies, or practices of the Company.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	Earlyworks Co., Ltd.
	By:	/s/ Satoshi Kobayashi
		Satoshi Kobayashi
		Chief Executive Officer, Interim Chief Financial Officer and Representative Director (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: November 6, 2025 

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FAQ

What did Earlyworks (ELWS) disclose in its latest 6-K?

The company reported the resignation of independent director Kiyomitsu Takayama, effective November 1, 2025.

Why did Kiyomitsu Takayama resign from Earlyworks (ELWS)?

He resigned for personal reasons and stated it was not due to any disagreement with the company.

Was there any disagreement tied to the resignation at Earlyworks (ELWS)?

No. The company states there was no disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices.

When was the resignation of the Earlyworks (ELWS) director effective?

The resignation was effective on November 1, 2025.

Who signed the 6-K for Earlyworks (ELWS)?

The filing was signed by Satoshi Kobayashi, Chief Executive Officer, Interim Chief Financial Officer and Representative Director.

What is the form type of the Earlyworks (ELWS) filing?

It is a Form 6-K report of a foreign private issuer.