Governance structure
Company with an Audit & Supervisory BoardAdoption status: Not disclosed (the Articles of Incorporation include provisions requiring shareholder approval for the adoption, amendment, continuation or abolition of takeover defenses)
Pre-agreed countermeasures in preparation for an unsolicited takeover attempt.
The 195th fiscal year, beginning on 1 April 2026, will run for 11 months through the end of February 2027, and the record date for the interim dividend for that fiscal year will be 30 September 2026. The supplementary provision will be deleted after the 195th fiscal year ends.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Corporate Governance Structure | Company with an Audit & Supervisory Board |
| Number of directors | Up to 10 directors (number of outside directors: Not disclosed) |
| Takeover defenses | Adoption status: Not disclosed (the Articles of Incorporation include provisions requiring shareholder approval for the adoption, amendment, continuation or abolition of takeover defenses) |
| Changes this time | The 195th fiscal year, beginning on 1 April 2026, will run for 11 months through the end of February 2027, and the record date for the interim dividend for that fiscal year will be 30 September 2026. The supplementary provision will be deleted after the 195th fiscal year ends. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The Articles of Incorporation state that the 195th fiscal year, beginning on 1 April 2026, will run for 11 months through the end of February 2027, and that the record date for the interim dividend for that fiscal year will be 30 September 2026. No specific reason for the amendment is stated.