Governance structure
direct ownership: 55.71%; portion included in aggregation: 0.0%
When one company holds most of the voting rights, its wishes are more likely to prevail in management. How the interests of minority shareholders are protected is a key issue.
This 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.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of directors | 8 directors (including 4 outside directors) |
| Number of independent officers | 4 |
| Committee | Special committee composed of independent members (proportion of outside members: Not disclosed) |
| Controlling shareholder | ITOCHU Corporation. Parent company; voting rights ownership ratio of 55.71% (direct ownership: 55.71%; portion included in aggregation: 0.0%) |
Items this document does not state (4)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To report matters concerning the controlling shareholder, ITOCHU Corporation, the parent company.