A conference examining capital allocation management as the next issue in ROIC-based management will be held on 17 November at Bungeishunju Headquarters Hall in a hybrid format, combining in-person and online participation. Presentations and a panel discussion will consider the current state of capital allocation and its future direction.
The event will focus on advancing ROIC-based capital allocation management, with multifaceted discussions of business portfolio reform, investment decisions, and changes in the role of the finance function. The agenda will also cover the use of generative AI and governance challenges, providing an opportunity to explore the practical implementation of long-term corporate value creation.
At 13:00, Suzuki Tomo (スズキ トモ), Professor at the School of Commerce, Waseda University, will deliver the keynote address on redesigning management control in a mature economic society, explaining the roles of value creation and capital allocation. Drawing on academic and professional experience, Suzuki will discuss the relationship between capital markets and corporate value.
The subsequent problem-solving presentation will examine approaches to assessing corporate value through the integration of ROIC and non-financial information, using specific examples to discuss Sanrio's capital allocation management and the significance of growth investment. Experts in finance and investor relations will also participate as speakers.
In the final session, Wakabayashi, President of 東京コスモス電機, will discuss the future of capital allocation management in practice, focusing on the appropriate allocation of ROIC, EP, future EP, and added value. Information on benefits for attendees and archive viewing will also be provided after the presentation.