Decision and Details
Additional contributions to share-based compensation plans for officers and employees
To further increase motivation to contribute to the improvement of the Company’s medium- to long-term performance and the enhancement of its corporate value
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Matter Covered | Additional contributions to share-based compensation plans for officers and employees |
| Decision Date | 31 July 2026 (decision on additional contributions) |
| Implementation Date | 17 August 2026 (additional funding of the trusts, scheduled), 20 August 2026 (scheduled timing of share acquisition), 1 September 2026 (start of the trust period after continuation, scheduled) |
| Period Covered | 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029 (scheduled) |
| Amount | BIP Trust: ¥110.42 million (scheduled); ESOP Trust: ¥120.69 million (scheduled) |
| Reason | To further increase motivation to contribute to the improvement of the Company’s medium- to long-term performance and the enhancement of its corporate value |
| Related previous disclosures | “Notice Regarding the Introduction of a Performance-Linked Share-Based Compensation Plan for Directors,” dated 25 May 2017; “Notice Regarding the Continuation and Partial Revision of the Performance-Linked Share-Based Compensation Plan for Directors,” dated 15 May 2026; and “Notice Regarding the Introduction of a Performance-Linked Share Delivery Plan for Employees,” dated 1 March 2021 |
| Future plans | Additional funding of the trusts on 17 August 2026, acquisition of shares through the disposal of treasury shares on 20 August 2026, and continuation of the trusts from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029 are scheduled. |
Items this document does not state (4)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The plans will be continued as incentive plans that are closely linked to company performance and offer a high degree of transparency and objectivity, in order to further increase directors’ and others’ motivation to contribute to the improvement of medium- to long-term performance and the enhancement of corporate value.