Governance structure
This is the number of people reported to the exchange as independent officers. Whether someone is an outside officer and whether they qualify as independent are separate determinations.
Kusano Hiroko (草野弘子) is listed as a new outside director. All 5 outside directors are designated as independent officers.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of independent officers | 5 |
| Changes this time | Kusano Hiroko (草野弘子) is listed as a new outside director. All 5 outside directors are designated as independent officers. |
Items this document does not state (6)
These are items the company does not state in this document. We do not leave them blank, nor fill them in from other sources or by inference.
The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The election of outside directors is to be proposed at the annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for 27 August 2026. Each candidate is expected to use their expertise and experience to oversee and advise management and contribute to sustainable growth and stronger corporate governance, and has been determined to maintain independence.