Dependence on the representative director
First written in FY2018. 3 of 4 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 10 of 77 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「Following a resolution of the Board of Directors held after the 20th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 27 October 2025, he changed from Representative Director and Chairman to Chairman of the Board. Following a resolution of the Board of Directors held after the 21st Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 28 October 2026, he further changed from Chairman of the Board to Director. The Group is strengthening the functions of management bodies, including the Board of Directors, and developing systems for information sharing between officers and employees, with the aim of establishing a management structure that does not rely excessively on him.」
Hidefuto Sawada (澤田秀太) changed from Representative Director and Chairman, through Chairman of the Board, to Director, while measures to reduce dependence progressed to the point where he was no longer a Representative Director. - FY2025MitigatedAnnual report
「Following the 20th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 27 October 2025 and a resolution of the Board of Directors held after that meeting, Hidefuto Sawada (澤田秀太) changed from Representative Director and Chairman to Chairman of the Board. The Group is strengthening the functions of management bodies, including the Board of Directors, and developing systems for information sharing between officers and employees, with the aim of establishing a management structure that does not rely excessively on him.」
Hidefuto Sawada (澤田秀太) changed from Representative Director and Chairman to Chairman of the Board, and the company transitioned to a structure led by Representative Director and President Yohei Nomoto (野本洋平). It also describes measures to reduce dependence through stronger Board and management meeting functions and improved information sharing. - FY2019MitigatedAnnual report
「The Group is strengthening the Board of Directors and its management structure, including information sharing with officers and employees, and is developing a management system that does not rely excessively on him.」
To address dependence on the Representative Director, the company is promoting information sharing with the Board of Directors, officers and employees and strengthening its management structure. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「Hidefuto Sawada (澤田秀太), the Representative Director, plays an extremely important role in determining and implementing the Group's management policies and business strategies.」
The company identifies as a risk the Representative Director's important role in management policies and business strategies and the impact on the business if he is absent.