Strengthening Corporate Governance and Improving Transparency
First written in FY2016. 5 of 9 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: 2026-07-16.
35 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-07-16AdvancedGovernance
「As a result of these initiatives, we confirmed that the effectiveness of the Board of Directors has improved.」
In the evaluation of the Board of Directors' effectiveness, confirmed initiatives including the provision of information to outside officers, setting agendas related to management strategy, and follow-up after matters were submitted for consideration. Also presented measures for fiscal 2026, including administrative office involvement in agenda-setting, confirmation of matters deliberated by the Management Committee and other bodies, stronger follow-up, and enhanced information for outside officers. The canonical thread is unchanged. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The company currently has 9 directors, 4 of whom are outside directors appointed to strengthen the Board's oversight function and provide useful comments and advice on management based on their experience, knowledge and diverse perspectives.」
The company increased the number of outside directors from 3 to 4, establishing a structure in which 4 of its 9 directors are outside directors. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The company currently has 8 directors, 3 of whom are outside directors appointed to strengthen the Board's oversight function and provide useful advice and comments on management based on their experience, knowledge and diverse perspectives.」
The company continues to have 3 outside directors among its 8 directors. The total number of directors decreased from 9 in the previous fiscal year, while the number of outside directors remained at 3. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The company currently has 9 directors, 3 of whom are outside directors appointed to strengthen the Board's oversight function and provide useful advice and comments on management based on their experience, knowledge and diverse perspectives.」
The company explicitly established a structure in which 3 of its 9 directors are outside directors, strengthening oversight and bringing diverse perspectives. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「To strengthen the Board of Directors' oversight function and obtain useful advice and comments on management based on the directors' extensive experience, specialized knowledge and diverse perspectives, the company has appointed 2 outside directors since June 2012 and 3 since June 2020.」
The company explicitly established a structure in which the number of outside directors increased from 2 to 3, strengthening the Board's oversight function and diverse perspectives. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「To earn still greater trust from stakeholders and society, we will provide prompt, accurate and fair disclosure of information required by laws and regulations, while also actively disclosing information we deem useful for deepening understanding of the company, thereby further enhancing corporate transparency.」
The company continues to pursue ongoing improvements in governance, prompt, accurate and fair disclosure, and enhanced transparency through proactive disclosure of information. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「To earn still greater trust from stakeholders and society, we will provide prompt, accurate and fair disclosure of information required by laws and regulations, while also actively disclosing information we deem useful for deepening understanding of the company, thereby further enhancing corporate transparency.」
The company continues to enhance transparency through prompt, accurate and fair disclosure required by law and proactive disclosure of information. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「To earn still greater trust from stakeholders and society, we will provide prompt, accurate and fair disclosure of information required by laws and regulations, while also actively disclosing information we deem useful for deepening understanding of the company, thereby further enhancing corporate transparency.」
Strengthening governance, prompt, accurate and fair disclosure, and enhanced transparency remain important policies. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Recognizing that strengthening corporate governance is one of management's most important priorities, we are actively pursuing various measures.」
The company positions stronger governance as one of management's highest priorities and also refers to prompt, accurate and fair disclosure.