FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For May 25, 2007
Commission File Number: 0-30204
Internet Initiative Japan Inc.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Jinbocho Mitsui Bldg. 1-105 Kanda Jinbo-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051, Japan
(Address of principal executive offices)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Date Description of Exhibit
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1 2007/05/25 IIJ Announces Director and Executive Officer Nominations
2 2007/05/25 IIJ Announces Partial Amendment of its Articles of
Incorporation
EXHIBIT 1
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IIJ Announces Director and Executive Officer Nominations
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 2007--Internet Initiative Japan
Inc. ("IIJ", NASDAQ: IIJI, TSE1: 3774), one of Japan's leading
Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today
announced the nomination of the candidates for positions on the
Company's Board of Directors.
Mr. Junichi Shimagami has been newly nominated to be a candidate
for a Director. He has been Division Director of the Network Service
Department since April 1, 2007.
The nomination is subject to the approval of IIJ's Ordinary
General Meeting of Shareholders that will be held on June 26, 2007 and
to the approval of the Board of Directors at a meeting that will be
held on the same day. If all approvals are obtained, as of June 26,
2007, our directors and executive officers will be as follows:
President Mr. Koichi Suzuki
Chief Executive Officer and
Representative Director
Executive Vice Presidents Mr. Toshiya Asaba
Director in charge of engineering
Mr. Yoshiaki Hisamoto
Division Director of the Administrative
Department
Senior Managing Director Mr. Hideshi Hojo
Division Director of the Sales Department
Directors Mr. Takamichi Miyoshi
Director and General Manager of the
Strategy Planning Division
Mr. Akihisa Watai
Chief Financial Officer and Chief
Accounting Officer
Mr. Hiroyuki Hisashima
Division Director of the Applied Research
and Development Department
Mr. Kazuhiro Tokita
Division Director of the Solution
Department
Mr. Junichi Shimagami (1)
Division Director of the Network Service
Department
Mr. Yasurou Tanahashi (2)
Mr. Takashi Hiroi (2)
Mr. Yoshifumi Nishikawa (2)
Mr. Junnosuke Furukawa (2)
Mr. Senji Yamamoto
Company Auditors Mr. Junichi Tate (3)
Mr. Masaki Okada (3)
Mr. Masaaki Koizumi (3)
Mr. Hirofumi Takahashi
(1) New appointment
(2) Outside Directors
(3) Outside Company Auditors
About IIJ
Founded in 1992, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. ("IIJ", NASDAQ:
IIJI, TSE1: 3774) is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and
comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group of
companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to
high-end corporate customers. The company's services include
high-quality systems integration and security services, Internet
access, hosting/housing, and content design. Moreover, the company has
built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan, and
between Japan and the United States. IIJ was listed on NASDAQ in 1999
and on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006. For more
information about IIJ, visit the IIJ Web site at
http://www.iij.ad.jp/en/.
The statements within this release contain forward-looking
statements about our future plans that involve risk and uncertainty.
These statements may differ materially from actual future events or
results. Readers are referred to the documents furnished by Internet
Initiative Japan Inc. with the SEC, specifically the most recent
reports on Forms 20-F and 6-K, which identify important risk factors
that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the
forward-looking statements.
CONTACT: IIJ Investor Relations
+81-3-5259-6500
ir@iij.ad.jp
URL: http://www.iij.ad.jp/
EXHIBIT 2
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IIJ Announces Partial Amendment of its Articles of Incorporation
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 2007--Internet Initiative Japan
Inc. ("IIJ", NASDAQ: IIJI, TSE1: 3774) today announced that at the
meeting of the Board of Directors held on May 25, 2007, IIJ resolved
to propose the partial amendment of its articles of incorporation at
the 15th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held
on June 26, 2007, as described below:
1. Reasons for the amendments
(1) IIJ proposes to increase the maximum number of its directors
to enhance its business structure (Article 16).
(2) IIJ proposes to delete the rules related to the position of
head of full-time company auditor(s) ("Jyounin-Kansayaku") since the
position is not defined in the Corporation Law of Japan (Article 28).
2. Content of amendments
The content of the amendments are as follows:
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Present Articles Proposed Articles
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(Number of Directors) (Number of Directors)
Article 16. Article 16.
The number of directors of the The number of directors of the
Company shall be thirteen (13) at Company shall be fourteen (14) at
maximum. maximum.
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(Full-time Company Auditors) (Full-time Company Auditors)
Article 28. Article 28.
The Board of Company Auditors shall The Board of Company Auditors
appoint a full-time company shall appoint a full-time company
auditor(s) ("Jyoukin-Kansayaku") auditor(s) ("Jyoukin-Kansayaku")
by a resolution thereof. by a resolution thereof.
A head of full-time company
auditor(s) ("Jyounin-Kansayaku")
shall be appointed from among
full-time company auditors through
mutual consultation among company
auditors.
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3. Schedule for amendment
Scheduled date of the 15th Ordinary General Meeting of
Shareholders: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Scheduled effective date: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
About IIJ
Founded in 1992, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. ("IIJ", NASDAQ:
IIJI, TSE1: 3774) is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and
comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group of
companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to
high-end corporate customers. The company's services include
high-quality systems integration and security services, Internet
access, hosting/housing, and content design. Moreover, the company has
built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan, and
between Japan and the United States. IIJ was listed on NASDAQ in 1999
and on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006. For more
information about IIJ, visit the IIJ Web site at
http://www.iij.ad.jp/en/.
The statements within this release contain forward-looking
statements about our future plans that involve risk and uncertainty.
These statements may differ materially from actual future events or
results. Readers are referred to the documents furnished by Internet
Initiative Japan Inc. with the SEC, specifically the most recent
reports on Forms 20-F and 6-K, which identify important risk factors
that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the
forward-looking statements.
CONTACT: IIJ Investor Relations
Tel: +81-3-5259-6500
E-mail: ir@iij.ad.jp
URL: http://www.iij.ad.jp/
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.
Internet Initiative Japan Inc.
Date: May 25, 2007 By: /s/ Koichi Suzuki
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Koichi Suzuki
President, Chief Executive Officer and
Representative Director