Governance structure
Company with an Audit and Supervisory CommitteeThis 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.
The Company conducted its fiscal 2025 board effectiveness evaluation with support from a third-party organization for the first time. A BoD Administrative Office was established in July 2025. The Nomination and Compensation Committee discussed and reported on the Board of Directors structure from July 2026 onward.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Corporate Governance Structure | Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee |
| Number of directors | 9 directors, including 5 outside directors |
| Number of independent officers | 5 |
| Committee | Nomination and Compensation Committee (outside members account for a majority). The Audit and Supervisory Committee has 2 outside members out of 3. |
| Changes this time | The Company conducted its fiscal 2025 board effectiveness evaluation with support from a third-party organization for the first time. A BoD Administrative Office was established in July 2025. The Nomination and Compensation Committee discussed and reported on the Board of Directors structure from July 2026 onward. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To enhance the Board of Directors’ supervisory function, and the fairness, appropriateness and transparency of nomination and compensation decisions, as well as the objectivity and independence of the effectiveness evaluation.