Enhancing Corporate Governance Through Stronger Evaluation Systems and Internal Controls
First written in FY2017. 2 of 9 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: 2026-06-26.
- 2026-06-26RestatedGovernance
「The status of concurrent officers at Kobe Art Co., Ltd. and our company does not impede our management independence, and the company does not affect our business. In addition, our Board of Directors comprises 42.9% independent outside directors, or 3 of 7 directors, and we have established a structure that ensures independence.」
The company reaffirmed its governance and independence structure, stating that it has no business relationship with other affiliated companies and faces no business restrictions, while ensuring independence through 3 independent outside directors, representing 42.9% of the Board. - FY2026Board composition updatedAnnual report
「The Board of Directors comprises 4 directors other than directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members, and 3 directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members. Of the 7 directors, 3, representing 42.9%, are outside independent directors who have been notified as independent officers under the rules of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.」
Under the structure of a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, the company discloses that the Board of Directors comprises 7 members, including 3 outside independent directors, representing 42.9%. - 2026-05-28AdvancedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「If 4 directors, excluding directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members, and 2 directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members are elected at this General Meeting of Shareholders, the Board of Directors is expected to have the following composition after the meeting.」
For the composition of the Board of Directors, Fumika Yoshida (吉田富美香), who has experience in systems-related operations at a major IT company, was newly presented as a candidate for an Audit and Supervisory Committee director. The election remains subject to approval at the General Meeting of Shareholders and has not been completed. - FY2025Update to the Board of Directors’ composition and outside directorsAnnual report
「The Board of Directors comprises 4 directors other than directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members, and 3 directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members. Of the 7 directors, 3, representing 42.8%, are outside independent directors who have been notified as independent officers under the regulations of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.」
Under the structure of a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, the company discloses 7 directors, including 3 outside independent directors, representing 42.8%. It plans to retain 3 Audit and Supervisory Committee members after the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. - FY2024Update to the Board of Directors’ composition and outside directorsAnnual report
「The Board of Directors comprises 4 directors other than directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members, and 3 directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members. Of the 7 directors, 3, representing 42.8%, are outside independent directors who have been notified as independent officers under the regulations of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.」
The company continues to operate under the structure of a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee and discloses that the Board of Directors comprises 7 members, including 3 outside independent directors, representing 42.8%. The composition has been updated from 8 directors and 37.5% previously. - FY2022Board composition updatedAnnual report
「Of the 8 directors, 3, representing 37.5%, are outside independent directors who have been notified as independent officers under the regulations of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.」
The company continues to operate under the structure of a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. The Board of Directors comprises 8 members, including 3 outside independent directors, representing 37.5%. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The Board of Directors comprises 4 directors other than directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members, and 3 directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members. Of the 7 directors, 3, representing 42.9%, are outside independent directors who have been notified as independent officers under the regulations of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.」
The post-transition structure as a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee is described in detail, with 3 of the 7 directors being outside independent directors. - FY2019AchievedAnnual report
「With the approval of the 46th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 25 June 2019, the company changed to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee in order to further strengthen corporate governance.」
The transition to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee was completed on 25 June 2019, and the company is working to strengthen its auditing and supervisory functions. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「Going forward, as a company serving the public interest, we will strengthen our evaluation systems and internal controls and work to improve governance across the company in order to achieve sustained growth toward the next stage.」
The company has indicated its intention to improve governance toward the next stage of growth through its evaluation systems, internal controls and highly transparent management.