Strengthening Governance Through a Strong Focus on Transparency and Compliance
First written in FY2019. 4 of 5 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2026.
73 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the filing date, 23 October 2026, the Board of Directors comprises 10 directors, including 4 outside directors.」
In addition to its policy of strengthening governance, the Company has disclosed specific information on its structure of 10 directors, including 4 outside directors, and the operations of its Nominating and Compensation Committee and Risk and Compliance Committee. - 2026-10-02AdvancedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「We position compliance with laws and regulations as one of the most important issues in conducting business. To establish a compliance framework and improve its effectiveness, we will establish a risk and compliance committee chaired by an independent outside director.」
Compliance was identified as an important issue, with specific operations described for the internal control and oversight framework, including a committee chaired by an independent outside director, reporting hotlines, internal audits and reporting to Audit & Supervisory Board members. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「d. Nomination and Compensation Committee To strengthen the Board of Directors’ oversight function and accountability and enhance the quality of deliberations, the Company has established a Nomination and Compensation Committee as an advisory body to the Board of Directors. More than half of its members are independent outside directors.」
In addition to emphasizing transparency and compliance, the Company discloses specific oversight and management structures, including the Nomination and Compensation Committee, Risk and Compliance Committee, and internal audit function. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 15 February 2021, the Company resolved its policy for determining the details of individual directors’ compensation and other benefits, and revised that policy on 21 September of the same year.」
Following consultation with and recommendations from the Nomination and Compensation Committee, the Company resolved and revised its directors’ compensation policy and established specific governance oversight and accountability mechanisms, including outside directors. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「We will thoroughly improve management transparency and emphasize compliance, work to strengthen our corporate governance framework, and strive to become a company that creates value for all stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, local communities and employees.」
The objectives of strengthening governance are to enhance management transparency, compliance, and value creation for all stakeholders.