Governance structure
Company with an Audit and Supervisory CommitteeWhen 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.
The fiscal 2025 effectiveness evaluation identified as challenges further deepening discussions aimed at enhancing corporate value over the medium to long term, with an awareness of capital efficiency and related matters, and further deepening governance at group companies. Initiatives for fiscal 2026 will include continuing discussions on the business portfolio and capital structure, interviews with group companies, and opinion-exchange meetings on governance and safety.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Corporate Governance Structure | Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee |
| Number of directors | 15 directors in total (including 8 outside directors) |
| Number of independent officers | 8 independent officers |
| Committee | Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee: 5 outside members / 6 directors (83.3%) |
| Controlling shareholder | Disclosure stating that there is no controlling shareholder or parent company: Not disclosed |
| Changes this time | The fiscal 2025 effectiveness evaluation identified as challenges further deepening discussions aimed at enhancing corporate value over the medium to long term, with an awareness of capital efficiency and related matters, and further deepening governance at group companies. Initiatives for fiscal 2026 will include continuing discussions on the business portfolio and capital structure, interviews with group companies, and opinion-exchange meetings on governance and safety. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To enhance corporate value over the medium to long term and further strengthen governance and safety and risk management at group companies.