Satoru Iwata unterzieht sich Operation, versäumt Aktionärs-Treffen

In einem Brief richtet sich Satoru Iwata, Präsident von Nintendo, an die Aktionäre. Hierin erklärt er, dass er sich kürzlich einer Operation unterziehen musste, da man in seinem Gallengang ein Geschwülst entdeckt habe. Generell sei der Umgang hiermit schwierig, weil solche Geschwülste selten früh entdeckt würden. Bei Iwata war dies aber glücklicherweise der Fall und so konnte die Operation gut verlaufen.

Mittlerweile ist Iwata teilweise schon wieder zu seinem Tagesgeschäft zurückgekehrt, auf Anraten der Ärzte wird er sich aber noch etwas Zeit nehmen, bevor er seine reguläre Arbeit wieder vollständig aufnimmt. Daher wird Satoru Iwata auch nicht am Investoren-Meeting am 27. Juni teilnehmen.

Zitat aus dem Brief an die Aktionäre:

Recently, as the result of one of my routine physical examinations, an issue was detected. Following a more detailed examination, a growth was found in my bile duct.

In general, it is said that a bile duct growth can be difficult-to-treat, partly because of the difficulty of detecting it early. In my case, luckily, it was detected very early and I had no symptoms.
I was counseled that removal at an early stage would be the desirable medical option. Therefore I had surgery last week, and I came through it well, as predicted.

I have already resumed my business by email and by other means, but it is anticipated that a little more time is needed for me to return to my regular work schedule.

As a result, I have no choice but to miss the company’s very important activity, the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, to be held this month. As the president of the company, I regret that I cannot attend the meeting. However, I understand that I have to prioritize my medical treatment and to recover as soon as possible so that I will again be able to do my best to help the company to grow. I hope that you understand.