Governance structure
Company with an Audit & Supervisory BoardDisclosed the results of the effectiveness evaluations of the Board of Directors and Board of Corporate Auditors for the fiscal year ended January 2026, together with the issues for the fiscal year ending January 2027. In the Board of Corporate Auditors effectiveness evaluation, some interview participants were changed, with the person overseeing the architecture business, the director responsible for the TKC business and the head of the Corporate Division added as new participants.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Corporate Governance Structure | Company with an Audit & Supervisory Board |
| Number of directors | 10 directors (5 outside directors) |
| Committee | Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee (4 outside members out of 5 members; 80% outside-member ratio) |
| Changes this time | Disclosed the results of the effectiveness evaluations of the Board of Directors and Board of Corporate Auditors for the fiscal year ended January 2026, together with the issues for the fiscal year ending January 2027. In the Board of Corporate Auditors effectiveness evaluation, some interview participants were changed, with the person overseeing the architecture business, the director responsible for the TKC business and the head of the Corporate Division added as new participants. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The evaluation was conducted through questionnaires and interviews by an external organization, as well as reviews of materials and minutes. The issues identified included delegating authority to the executive team, securing time to discuss strategic themes, succession planning for outside directors and the executive team, and confirming controls relating to the U.S. business and information security.