Strengthening governance with an emphasis on speedy decision-making and transparency
First written in FY2016. 10 of 21 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-10-21.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2022: 7 of 61 companies on the "Worse" side.
23 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the Board of Directors met 17 times in total and held active discussions on various management issues, including management strategy, corporate governance and sustainability, priority issues in the main businesses and business execution.」
The Board of Directors met 17 times and handled 104 agenda items. The company sought the opinions of outside directors from the early stages of preparing the next medium-term management plan and discussed segment consolidation and the business portfolio. - 2026-05-22RestatedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「当社は、内部統制システムの構築とその維持、改善を図るために内部統制委員会を設置しております。同委員会が、内部統制システムの基本方針の審議、内部統制システムで定められた体制の構築および運用のモニタリングを行います。」
内部統制委員会、取締役会、グループ経営会議および監査役との連携を含むガバナンス体制を再確認している。 - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The overview of the results is as follows. The Board of Directors confirmed that discussions and decision-making were conducted appropriately and in a timely manner and that the Board was functioning effectively.」
The Board of Directors met 17 times in fiscal 2024 and handled 93 agenda items. While confirming its effectiveness, the company identified the criteria for matters submitted to the Board, Board materials, subsidiary management and business portfolio management as continuing issues. - FY2024-Q2Change in the responsibilities of the officer in chargeAnnual report
「Representative Director and Senior Executive Officer, responsible for general administration, development and Europe and the Americas / Representative Director and Senior Executive Officer, responsible for general administration, development and Europe and the Americas, overseeing the Group Manufacturing Business Management Innovation Office」
As of 1 July 2023, oversight of the Group Manufacturing Business Management Innovation Office was removed from the responsibilities of the Representative Director and Senior Executive Officer. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the review of the structure of the materials, we introduced executive summaries into Board materials to clarify the matters submitted for deliberation and the key points for discussion, thereby making improvements.」
In response to issues identified in the Board effectiveness evaluation, the company introduced executive summaries, identified management issues as discussion themes and proceeded to consider revising the criteria for matters submitted to the Board. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the optimization of information provided in advance for agenda preparation, the Board secretariat thoroughly communicated requirements concerning the quality and advance distribution of materials and made improvements. Further discussion to ensure greater diversity in the Board’s composition over the medium to long term was addressed by appointing 1 new director with expertise in manufacturing/research and development and preparing and disclosing a skills matrix.」
In response to issues identified in the Board evaluation concerning advance materials, follow-up and the Board’s composition, the company improved materials, expanded reporting, appointed 1 new director and disclosed a skills matrix. Meanwhile, expanding discussions on the overall direction remains an issue. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In response to the issue identified in the previous fiscal year’s Board evaluation, namely the need to further enhance deliberations on medium- to long-term management policies and company-wide strategies, we reviewed the matters deliberated by the Board and made improvements.」
Regarding the previous year’s issue identified in the Board effectiveness evaluation, namely the need to enhance deliberations on medium- to long-term policies and company-wide strategies, the company reviewed the matters deliberated by the Board. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The Board of Directors in fiscal 2018 confirmed that discussions and decision-making were conducted appropriately and in a timely manner and that it was functioning effectively. Regarding the expansion of reports from various committees, identified as an issue requiring consideration in the previous year’s Board evaluation to strengthen corporate governance functions, improvements were confirmed, including the submission of an annual report by the Risk and Compliance Committee.」
The Board effectiveness evaluation confirmed that the Board was functioning effectively and that reporting from committees had been expanded and improved. Meanwhile, expanding deliberations on strategic matters and the diversity and size of the Board remained issues. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「As described above, we will strive to improve corporate value by enhancing both management efficiency and transparency and building smooth relationships with stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, business partners, employees and local communities.」
The company reconfirms its commitment to enhancing management efficiency and transparency and building relationships with stakeholders. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As described above, we will strive to improve corporate value by enhancing both management efficiency and transparency and building smooth relationships with stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, business partners, employees and local communities.」
The company reconfirms its commitment to enhancing management efficiency and transparency and building relationships with stakeholders. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The Board of Directors in fiscal 2017 confirmed that discussions and decision-making were conducted appropriately and in a timely manner with an appropriate composition of members.」
The company conducted an evaluation of the Board of Directors’ effectiveness and confirmed timely, appropriate discussions and decision-making, while identifying the expansion of reporting from committees as a future issue. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As described above, we will strive to improve corporate value by enhancing both management efficiency and transparency and building smooth relationships with stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, business partners, employees and local communities.」
The company reconfirms its commitment to enhancing management efficiency and transparency and building relationships with stakeholders. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「As described above, we will strive to improve corporate value by enhancing both management efficiency and transparency and building smooth relationships with stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, business partners, employees and local communities.」
The company reconfirms its commitment to enhancing management efficiency and transparency and building relationships with stakeholders. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As described above, we will strive to improve corporate value by enhancing both management efficiency and transparency and building smooth relationships with stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, business partners, employees and local communities.」
The company reconfirms its commitment to enhancing management efficiency and transparency and building relationships with stakeholders. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「We believe that “rapid decision-making and execution” and “ensuring transparency” are essential to implementing these initiatives, and will work to strengthen corporate governance.」
The company reconfirms its governance policy of emphasizing rapid decision-making and execution and ensuring transparency. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As described above, we will strive to improve corporate value by enhancing both management efficiency and transparency and building smooth relationships with stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, business partners, employees and local communities.」
The company reiterates its commitment to enhancing management efficiency and transparency and building relationships with stakeholders. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「As described above, we will strive to improve corporate value by enhancing both management efficiency and transparency and building smooth relationships with stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, business partners, employees and local communities.」
The company reiterates its commitment to enhancing management efficiency and transparency and building relationships with stakeholders. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As described above, we will strive to improve corporate value by enhancing both management efficiency and transparency and building smooth relationships with stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, business partners, employees and local communities.」
The company reiterates its commitment to enhancing management transparency and building relationships with stakeholders. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Believing that “rapid decision-making and execution” and “ensuring transparency” are essential, we will work to strengthen corporate governance.」
The company describes a structure combining the executive officer system, outside directors, the Audit & Supervisory Board and various committees.