Strengthening the Independence and Objectivity of the Board of Directors through a Voluntary Nominating and Compensation Committee
First written in FY2021. 3 of 5 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 9 of 84 companies on the "Worse" side.
58 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the company held 5 meetings of the Nomination Committee. Attendance by each committee member was as follows.」
The number of meetings of the voluntary Nomination Committee was updated from 4 to 5. The committee deliberated changes to the governance structure, the appointment of directors, the skills matrix, the introduction of a business-unit structure and the appointment of executive officers. - 2026-06-04AdvancedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「The proposal has been deliberated by the voluntary Nomination Committee.」
The Company presented proposals for appointing director candidates following deliberation by the Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee, and for transitioning to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee in which outside directors constitute a majority. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the company held 4 meetings of the Nomination Committee. Attendance by each committee member was as follows.」
For the voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committees, the company describes the meetings held during the year and specific matters deliberated, including the appointment of directors, the skills matrix and the stock compensation plan. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「The Nomination Committee was established as a voluntary advisory committee to leverage the expertise and advice of outside directors and further strengthen the independence, objectivity and accountability that are functions of the Board of Directors.」
The company is reaffirming the strengthening of the Board of Directors' independence, objectivity and accountability through voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committees, including outside directors. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「The Nomination Committee was established as a voluntary advisory committee to leverage the expertise and advice of outside directors and further strengthen the independence, objectivity and accountability that are functions of the Board of Directors.」
The company describes a framework in which voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committees, including outside directors, advise and make recommendations to the Board of Directors on the appointment and dismissal of directors and compensation policies.