Governance

Corporate Governance

2024年6月25日現在

Basic policy

The ShinMaywa Group conducts corporate activities in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, as well as with social norms and common sense, and also ensures transparency and rationality in its management in order to sustainably increase its corporate value. In doing so, we believe that it is vital to create and operate a corporate governance system and also to continuously review and improve that system.

Overview of the corporate governance system and reasons for adopting the system

As part of its institutional design based on the Companies Act, ShinMaywa Industries has adopted the Company with a Board of Company Auditors system.

The diagram below provides an overview of our corporate governance system.

Corporate Governance System

Governance system timeline

Director and Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is chaired by the Representative Director and President & CEO Tatsuyuki  Isogawa  and consists of eight Directors Kanji  Ishimaru, Akira Nishioka, Toshiki  Kume and  Takashi Kunihara,  and Outside Directors  Yoshifumi  Kanda, Seiko Nagai   and Toshiyuki Umehara (including three outside directors). The Board of Directors meets once a month in principle to discuss and consider important management issues based on the Medium- to Long-term management plan, and to supervise the Directors' execution of their duties as appropriate.

The Outside Directors are mainly expected to monitor management of the Company from an objective position that is independent of the management personnel, provide advice on management and provide broad and diverse perspectives for realizing increasing corporate value and sustainable growth over the medium to long term. They are selected from among persons who have management experience and other diverse experience, skills, and expertise and are effectively independent of the Company.

The Company's articles of incorporation stipulate that the number of Directors shall be no more than 10.

Audit & Supervisory Board member and Audit & Supervisory Board

The five Audit & Supervisory Board members are Koji Nishida and Tadahiro Shimasaka, as well as Outside Audit & Supervisory Board members Tomosaburo Kinda, Eri Sugiyama, and Fumihiko Kimura.They attend Board of Drectors Meetings and other important internal meetings, and listen to business reports from executives and employees. They conduct audits by viewing approval documents, etc.

The three Outside Audit & Supervisory Board members are selected from among those with corporate management experience, lawyers, and certified public accountants, and these Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Members, who have a variety of experience, express their opinions regarding the execution of Directors' duties primarily from their respective fields of expertise. This contributes to increasing the neutrality and effectiveness of audits.

The Audit & Supervisory Board meets regularly with the president and chief executive officer to receive reports on the status of management and operations, and to exchange opinions based on the status and findings of the audit conducted by the Audit & Supervisory Board members.
In addition, information and opinions are exchanged between Audit & Supervisory Board members and Outside Directors for the purpose of enhancing discussions at the meetings of the Board of Directors.

Accounting auditor

Grant Thornton Taiyo LLC has been appointed as the accounting auditor, and by providing accurate management information, we have created envrionment where accounting audits can be conducted from a fair standpoint.

Nomination and Compensation Committee

In order to evaluate the management team and clarify their responsibilities, we have set the term of office for Directors and Executive Officers to one year. In addition, we have set the term of office for Directors and Executive officers to one year, and in order to further increase the transparency and appropriateness of their personnel affairs, compensation, etc. We have established a "Nomination and Compensation Committee," and consult with this committee in advance when selecting officer candidates and determining officer compensation and bonuses.

The majority of the Committee members and the chairperson are Outside Directors, and this ensures the independence and fairness of the Committee.

Sustainability Committee

We aim to conduct management from a long-term perspective and have established a Sustainability Committee to address various issues related to ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) in corporate management. At this meeting, we identify important issues (materiality), set KPIs, follow up and supervise the progress of deliberations in subcommittees (environmental subcommittee, social subcommittee, governance subcommittee) regarding each element of ESG, and monitor KPIs. The Board of Directors confirms the status of achievement of goals, reviews plans, and reports the status to the Board of Directors (as a general rule, twice a year).

Executive Committee

The meeting is held multiple times a month depending on the agenda, with the purpose of formulating company-wide management strategies, deliberating and reporting important matters related to business execution, and deliberating Medium-term management plans.

Internal Audit Department

当社グループにおける内部監査は監査部が担当しており、9名で構成しています。監査部は、年度監査計画に基づいて当社および当社グループ会社を対象として内部統制の機能が有効に作用しているかを検証するとともに、その結果に基づく改善・効率化の提案等を行っています。また、内部監査の結果については、監査報告を取りまとめ、これを取締役会において報告しています。
監査役、会計監査人および内部監査部門である監査部が、相互に連携・調整することで、効率的な監査の実施に努めています。

執行役員

The Company has adopted an executive officer system intended to strengthen management functions by transferring authority over individual business operations to executive officers in order to speed up decision-making processes and clarify executives’ responsibilities while freeing up the Board members (Board of Directors) to focus on evaluating individual businesses, making decisions about the allocation of management resources, and exercising supervision over business operations from a company-wide perspective. Through this executive officer system, the Company aims to enhance its corporate governance and realize higher operational efficiency.

執行役員は次の22名(うち取締役との兼務4名)であり、個別事業の遂行を主たる職務としています。

Name Position/responsibility at the Company
石丸 寛二 取締役 副社長執行役員 経営企画本部長(技術・サステナビリティ担当) 
西岡 彰 Director, Member of the Board /Senior Managing Executive Officer [Legal Affairs, Human Resources & General Affairs, and Human Resource & Development Management ]
久米 俊樹 Director, Member of the Board / Managing Executive Officer
椢原 敬士 取締役 常務執行役員 新事業戦略本部長(営業・国際担当、サステナビリティ副担当)
中野 恭介 Managing Executive Officer/President, Parking Systems Division [Deputy for International Business Management]
田中 克夫 常務執行役員 技師長
小田 浩一郎 常務執行役員 特装車事業部長(モノづくり・DX担当)
田村 功一 常務執行役員 流体事業部長 兼 事業推進本部長 (モノづくり副担当)
新居 聡 常務執行役員 産機システム事業部長 兼 メカトロ本部長 (技術副担当)
望田 秀之 常務執行役員 航空機事業部長
Takeshi Masuda 常務執行役員 特装車事業部長
深井 浩司 執行役員 経営企画本部 デジタル推進部長(DX副担当)
長尾 嘉宏 執行役員 特装車事業部 佐野工場長
中瀬 雅嗣 Executive Officer/ Senior Vise President, Parking Systems Division
穐本 崇 執行役員 特装車事業部 新事業推進部長
石原 秀朝 執行役員 特装車事業部次長
小西 宏明 執行役員 人事総務部長(人事教育副担当)
難波 政浩 Executive Officer/ Senior Vise President, Parking Systems Division/ General Manager, Business Planning Office of the Division
桑原 一郎 Executive Officer/ Senior Vise President, Industrial Machinery Systems Division / General Manager, Enviromental Systems Department of the Division
Yasutaka Matsumoto 執行役員 法務部長
Satoshi Nagai 執行役員 流体事業部次長 兼 営業本部長
Takeshi Ninomiya 執行役員 特装車事業部 営業本部長

Regarding Board of Director Meeting and other committees voluntarily established regarding corporate governance

Activities of Board of Director Meeting

As a general rule, the Board of Directors meetings are held once a month, and a total of 12 meetings were held during the current fiscal year.
The Board of Directors considers the status of initiatives for various issues listed in the Medium- to Long-term management plan, such as new businesses, M&A, and cash allocation, as well as the risk management system, business portfolio management, operational status of internal control systems, important capital investments, etc. doing.

The attendance status of individual Directors and Audit & Supervisory Board Member at Board of Directors meetings is as follows.

Position on Board of Director Meeting Job title Name Number of attendance (attendance rate)
Chairman 代表取締役 取締役社長 五十川 龍之 12/12(100%)
Director, Member of the Board/ Deputy Chief Executive Officer 石丸 寛二 12/12(100%)
Director, Member of the Board/ Senior Managing Executive Officer 西岡 彰 12/12(100%)
Director, Member of the Board/ Managing Executive Officer 久米 俊樹 12/12(100%)
Director, Member of the Board/ Managing Executive Officer 椢原 敬士 12/12(100%)
Outside Director, Member of the Board 苅田 祥史 12/12(100%)
Outside Director, Member of the Board 長井 聖子 12/12(100%)
Outside Director, Member of the Board 梅原 俊志 12回/12回(100%)
Full-Time Audit & Supervisory Board Member 西田 幸司 12/12(100%)
Full-Time Audit & Supervisory Board Member 島坂 忠宏 12/12(100%)
社外監査役 金田 友三郎 12/12(100%)
社外監査役 杦山 栄理 12/12(100%)
社外監査役 木村 文彦 12/12(100%)

Activities of Nomination and Compensation Committee

指名・報酬委員会は、当事業年度においては6回開催されました。
指名・報酬委員会では、業績連動型株式報酬制度、サクセッションプランの運用並びに取締役、執行役員等の候補者の選定、報酬水準等について検討しました。

The attendance status of individual members of Nomination and Compensation Committee is as follows.
Position on Nomination and Compensation Committee Job title Name Number of attendance (attendance rate)
Chairman Outside Director, Member of the Board 苅田 祥史 6/6(100%)
Outside Director, Member of the Board 長井 聖子 6/6(100%)
Outside Director, Member of the Board 梅原 俊志 6/6(100%)
代表取締役 取締役社長 五十川 龍之 6/6(100%)

Activities of the Sustainability Committee

サステナビリティ会議は、原則として半期に1回開催することとしており、当事業年度においては2回開催されました。
サステナビリティ会議では、ESG(Environment,Social,Governance)に関する重要課題(マテリアリティ)への取り組み状況やTCFD(Task Force on Climate-relate Financial Disclosures:気候関連財務情報開示タスクフォース)提言を踏まえたシナリオ分析についてレビューしたほか、GHG(Greenhouse Gas)排出量の評価に係るScope3への対応等について検討しました。

The attendance status of individual members at Sustainability Committee is as follows:
Position on the Sustainability Committee Job title Name Number of attendance (attendance rate)
Chairman Director, Member of the Board/ Deputy Chief Executive Officer 石丸 寛二 2回/2回(100%)
Director, Member of the Board/ Senior Managing Executive Officer 西岡 彰 2回/2回(100%)
Director, Member of the Board/ Managing Executive Officer 久米 俊樹 2回/2回(100%)
Full-Time Audit & Supervisory Board Member 西田 幸司 2回/2回(100%)
Full-Time Audit & Supervisory Board Member 島坂 忠宏 2回/2回(100%)

Activities of the Executive Committee

経営会議は、議案に応じて毎月複数回、開催することとしており、当事業年度においては合計31回開催されました。
経営会議では、前述の取締役会に付議される議案についての事前の審議や2024年度から2026年度までを対象とする中期経営計画[SG-2026]の策定に向けた議論を行ったほか、個別の事業の遂行状況及びそれらの事業遂行における課題等について検討しました。前述の取締役会に付議される議案について事前に審議するほか、個別の事業の遂行状況およびそれらの事業遂行における課題等について検討しました。

The attendance status of individual members at Executive Committee is as follows:
Position on the Executive Committee Job title Name Number of attendance (attendance rate)
Chairman 代表取締役 取締役社長 五十川 龍之 31回/31回(100%)
Director, Member of the Board/ Deputy Chief Executive Officer 石丸 寛二 31回/31回(100%)
Director, Member of the Board/ Senior Managing Executive Officer 西岡 彰 31回/31回(100%)
Director, Member of the Board/ Managing Executive Officer 久米 俊樹 31回/31回(100%)
Director, Member of the Board/ Managing Executive Officer 椢原 敬士 31回/31回(100%)
Full-Time Audit & Supervisory Board Member 西田 幸司 31回/31回(100%)
Full-Time Audit & Supervisory Board Member 島坂 忠宏 31回/31回(100%)
  • *In addition to the above, Executive Officers who are business managers and other designated persons will attend depending on the agenda.

Officer Compensation

1. Matters related to policies regarding the determination of the amount of  ompensation, etc. for Directors and its calculation method

The Company's policy regarding determining the amount of compensation, etc. for Directors and its calculation method is as follows.

Matters regarding determination of  compensation, etc. for individual directors

      1. 1 Basic  Policy regarding Officer compensation
        • We will create a compensation system that motivates "medium- to long-term performance improvement" and "sustainable improvement of corporate value" based on Management philosophy and Long-term vision.
        • In order to realize Long-term vision, we will set compensation levels with incentives to secure and retain excellent management personnel.
        • A compensation system with a high level of objectivity and transparency to fulfill accountability to stakeholders, and a resolution of the Board of Directors based on deliberations at the Nomination and Compensation Committee, whose members are the President and CEO and three Outside Directors. The decision will be made “fairly”.
      2. 2 Executive compensation system
        • Officer compensation consists of monthly compensation (fixed compensation), bonuses (performance-based compensation), restricted stock compensation (non-monetary compensation), and performance-linked stock compensation (non-monetary compensation). However, in view of their role in supervising the management of the Company from an independent and objective standpoint, Outside Directors will receive only monthly compensation (fixed compensation).
        • Monthly compensation (fixed compensation) is determined within the range approved at the general meeting of shareholders, taking into account job responsibilities.
        • Bonuses (performance-linked compensation) are based on the current profit of the relevant business year, within the scope approved at the general meeting of shareholders, and are based on operating profit, ROIC, and the medium- to long-term efforts made in the current fiscal year to achieve the "realization of medium- to long-term strategies." We will take these factors into account and make decisions based on comprehensive consideration.
        • Restricted stock compensation (non-monetary compensation) will be determined according to position within the scope approved at the General meeting of shareholders.
        • Performance-linked stock compensation (non-monetary compensation) is determined within the scope approved at the General meeting of shareholders, depending on the position, term of office, and degree of achievement of performance targets during the Medium-term management plan period.
      3. 3Policies regarding the method for determining officer compensation
        • In order to increase the transparency and appropriateness of compensation, we have established a Nomination and Compensation Committee, of which the majority of the members are Outside Directors. Consult the committee.
        • The Board of Directors has the authority to decide on policies regarding the amount of executive compensation and its calculation method, and resolutions are made at the Board of Directors meeting based on the contents of the report from the Nomination and Compensation Committee.
      4. 4 Policy  regarding determining the amount of monthly compensation (fixed compensation), bonus (performance-based compensation) and its calculation method
        • The resolution date of the General meeting of shareholders regarding monthly compensation (fixed compensation) and bonuses (performance-based compensation) is June 29, 2020, and the content of the resolution is within 520 million yen per year (including 60 million yen for Outside Directors). (However, the salary for employees who also serve as directors is not included), and the Board of Directors will decide within this range.
        • 役員の報酬額を決定するにあたっては、あらかじめ指名・報酬委員会に諮問し、同委員会において、月額報酬(固定報酬)については、役位別に世間水準を参照して水準を審議し、また賞与(業績連動報酬)については、当期利益をベースに、役位別水準の妥当性を審議するものとします。
          なお、当事業年度における当社の役員の報酬等の額の決定過程における取締役会および指名・報酬委員会の活動は、2023年2月および2024年3月開催の指名・報酬委員会において審議しており、これを取締役会に答申して、取締役会においては、指名・報酬委員会からの答申内容を踏まえて決議しています。
        • The indicators related to bonuses (performance-based compensation) are operating profit, ROIC, and net income.The reasons for selecting these indicators are operating profit generated through business activities, the ratio of operating profit after tax to invested capital, and shareholders. This was chosen because it places importance on net income, which is the source of dividends, etc., and the method for determining the amount of bonuses (performance-based compensation) is to set the level of the president and director based on net income, and Multiply the coefficient for each position to set a level for each position, and then take into account operating profit of the department in charge, changes in ROIC, and medium- to long-term factors that were undertaken in the current fiscal year to realize the Medium- to Long-term strategy. to determine the individual amount.
      5. 5 Policy regarding determining the amount of restricted stock compensation (non-monetary compensation) and its calculation method
        • Restricted Stock Compensation (non-monetary compensation) is separate from the monthly compensation (fixedcompensation) and bonuses (performance-based compensation) mentioned above, and is monetary compensation determined by the resolution of the ordinary General meeting of shareholders held on June 29, 2020. The maximum amount of total debt (up to 50 million yen per year) and the maximum number of shares (up to 75,000 shares per year) will be determined by the Board of Directors.
        • When determining the amount of compensation for officers, the Nomination and Compensation Committee shall be consulted in advance, and the committee shall deliberate on the level by reference to public standards, etc. for each position.
      6. 6 Policy regarding determining the amount of performance-linked stock compensation (non-monetary compensation) and its calculation method
        • Performance-linked stock compensation (non-monetary compensation) is separate from the above monthly compensation (fixed compensation), bonus (performance-linked compensation), and restricted stock compensation (non-monetary compensation), and is scheduled to be held on June 24, 2022. The Board of Directors will determine the maximum amount of monetary compensation claims (within 400 million yen per year) and the maximum number of shares (within 600,000 shares per year) determined by the resolution of the regular General meeting of shareholders. (As the performance evaluation period is assumed to be a maximum of 4 business years, one business year corresponds to less than 100 million yen per year and 150,000 shares per year)
        • When determining the amount of compensation for officers, the Nomination and Compensation Committee shall be consulted in advance, and the committee will deliberate on the level for each position based on the degree of achievement of performance targets.
      7. 7Policy regarding determining the ratio of monthly compensation, performance-based compensation, and non-monetary compensation
        • Our officer compensation consists of monthly compensation (fixed compensation), bonuses (performance-based compensation), restricted stock compensation (non-monetary compensation), and performance-linked stock compensation (non-monetary compensation). Since the amount of bonuses (performance-linked compensation) and the amount of performance-linked stock compensation (non-monetary compensation) vary according to each medium-term management plan, the payment ratio will vary from year to year. .

Policy regarding determining the timing and conditions of compensation

The timing of giving compensation will be as follows.

    • Monthly compensation (fixed compensation): Every month from July onwards
    • 賞与(業績連動報酬):7月
    • restricted stock compensation (non-monetary compensation): July (annual amount granted in one lump sum)
    • Performance-linked stock compensation (non-monetary compensation): July of the year following the final performance year of the Medium-term management plan (granted in one lump sum for the period of the Medium-term management plan)

In the case of compensation determination is delegated to a Director or other third party

    • Name or position of the person receiving the delegation
      Tatsuyuki Isogawa, Representative Director and President & CEO
    • Details of the authority to be delegated
      Individual monthly compensation for Directors (fixed compensation), bonuses (performance-based compensation), restricted stock compensation (non-monetary compensation), performance-linked stock compensation (non-monetary compensation)
    • If any measures are taken to ensure that the authority is properly exercised by the delegator, the details thereof;
      Monthly compensation (fixed compensation), bonus (performance-based compensation), restricted stock compensation (non-monetary compensation), and performance-linked stock compensation (non-monetary compensation) are paid in advance by the Nomination and Compensation Committee, which is made up of a majority of Outside Directors. The level of the amount to be paid is being deliberated, and those who have been delegated should decide on the specific amount to be paid based on the results of the deliberations at the committee.
    • Reason for delegation
      It is appropriate for the evaluation of the duties of each Director to be carried out by the Representative Director, who is in a position to have a detailed and comprehensive understanding of the contents of each director's duties and the specific efforts each director is making regarding them. Therefore, the above authority has been delegated to the Rrepresentative Director.
    • Reasons why the board of directors has determined that the content of individual compensation for Directors is in line with the decision policy
      When determining individual compensation for Directors, the Nomination and Compensation Committee, which has a majority of Outside Directors, conducts deliberations in advance, including consideration of consistency with the above decision policy, and based on the results of those deliberations, Since the details of compensation, etc. for individual Directors have been determined, we have determined that the details of the decision are in line with the above decision policy.

Method for determining individual compensation for Directors

    • Monthly compensation (fixed compensation)
      It is determined by supervisory fees (uniformly the same amount), advisory fees (applicable to Outside Directorrs, uniformly the same amount), representative fees (uniformly the same amount), and executive fees (not applicable to Outside Directors, uniformly the same amount depending on position).
    • Bonus (performance-based compensation)
      Decisions will be made based on the performance evaluation of the department in charge. Please note that no compensation will be paid to Outside Directorrs.
    • Restricted stock compensation (non-monetary compensation)
      Determined by supervisory compensation (uniformly the same amount) and executive compensation (uniformly the same amount depending on position). Please note that this allowance is not paid to Outside Directors.
    • Performance-linked stock compensation (non-monetary compensation)
      The standard number of shares to be delivered will be determined according to the status of the performance evaluation period, and the Company's shares will be paid based on the period of office and the degree of achievement of performance targets. Please note that this allowance is not paid toOutside Directors.

The method for calculating the individual final number of shares to be delivered to each Eligible Director under the Plan is as follows.

"Final number of shares to be delivered = standard number of shares to be delivered x term of office x performance target achievement level"

Standard number of shares to be delivered

Standard number of shares to be issued = Standard stock compensation amount by role / Standard stock price

Standard stock price

The closing price of the Company's common stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the start date of the performance evaluation period (if no trade is concluded on the same day, the closing price on the most recent trading day preceding it).

Term of office

Term of office = Number of months in office / 12

Achievement of performance goals

(A) Performance evaluation period and performance evaluation indicators

Performance evaluation period 2025年3月期から2027年3月期までの3事業年度
performance evaluation indicators 3-year cumulative consolidated operating profit and 3-year simple average consolidated ROE


(B) Specific calculation method

The degree of achievement of performance targets is determined by the three-year cumulative consolidated operating profit and three-year simple average consolidated ROE calculated from the consolidated balance sheet and consolidated income statement for each fiscal year corresponding to the Company's performance evaluation period. Based on the following calculations:

How to calculate performance target achievement level [ランク: Rank, 以上: More than, 未満: Less than, 連結営業利益(中計3カ年合計):3-year cumulative consolidated operating profit, 連結ROE(中計3カ年単純平均):3-year simple avelage consolidated ROD, 億円: Billion yen]

業績目標達成度の算定方法

2. Total amount of compensation, etc. by officer category, total amount of compensation, etc. by type, and number of eligible officers

Officer classification Total amount of compensation, etc.
(illion yen)
Total amount of compensation, etc. (million yen)
Number of eligible officers (persons)
Monthly compensation
(Fixed compensation)
Bonus
(performance-based compensation)
Restricted
stock compensation
(Non-monetary compensation)
Performance-linked stock compensation (non-monetary compensation)
Directors, Board of Director (excluding Outside Directors) 270 161 70 32 6 6
 Audit & Supervisory Board Members (excluding Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Members) 36 36 - - - 2
Outside officers 46 46 - - - 6
  1. ※1当事業年度末日(2023年3月31日)時点における取締役および監査役の在籍人員は13名(取締役8名、監査役5名)です。
  2. *2 The amount of compensation for Directors does not include the employee salary for Directors who also serve as employees.
  3. *3 It was resolved at the 88th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held on June 26, 2012 that the maximum amount of compensation for Audit & Supervisory Board Members would be no more than 5 million yen per month.
  4. *4 Among performance-linked compensation the amount of stock compensation (non-monetary compensation) is the amount recorded as an expense in the current fiscal year based on the performance-linked stock compensation system, which records expenses over the Medium-term management plan period, which is the performance evaluation period. doing.
  5. ※5業績連動報酬のうち、当事業年度に評価が確定した株式報酬(非金銭報酬)は、下記業績指標の評価に基づき、基準交付株式数に対して40.0%の支給になりました。
業績評価
業績指標 FY2021
Result
FY2022
Result
FY2023
Result
Total 平均 評価ランク 支給率
(%)
連結営業利益
(億円)
105.6 92.9 117.6 316.1 105.4 D 40%
連結ROE(%) 7.7 7.6 7.1 22.4 7.5 D

Evaluation of the effectiveness Board of Director Meeting and content of questionnaire surveys, etc.

当社では、外部機関に委託して、毎年、取締役会に出席する取締役および監査役に対し、取締役会の実効性評価に係るアンケート調査(5段階評価方式と自由記述方式の併用)を実施しております。
このアンケート調査においてポジティブサイドの評価が多数であったことから、取締役および監査役は、当社の取締役会の実効性が確保されていると評価しているものと判断しております。
もっとも、アンケート調査の自由記述方式での回答には、取締役会において「全体最適」の視点から経営資源の配分・有効活用に関する議論を充実させることや、中期経営計画の進捗状況について取締役会によるモニタリングの強化を図るといった点で、なお改善を図る余地・課題があることを示す回答が寄せられております。
これらの意見を踏まえ、2024年度から2026年度を適用期間とする中期経営計画[SG-2026]については、引き続き、その進捗状況のモニタリングを取締役会付議事項の年間計画に組み込み、より計画的に取締役会で審議・報告されるように取り計らうとともに、上記のアンケート調査から得られたその他の課題等についても取締役会において議論を深めていくこととします。

Other matters related to corporate governance

In order to develop a system to ensure the appropriateness of business operations, our Board of Directors has established the "Basic Policy on Creation of Internal Control Systems."
The contents are as follows.

System to ensure that the execution of duties by Directors complies with laws and regulations and the Articles of Incorporation

Our company conducts corporate activities in compliance with laws, regulations and social norms based on the "Corporate principles", "Management philosophy," "Action guidelines," and "Code of conduct."

The execution of duties by Directors shall be supervised by the Board of Directors, which includes Outside Directors with no vested interests, and audited by Audit & Supervisory Board Members to ensure appropriateness.

The term of office for Directors is one year in order to clarify their evaluation and responsibilities.In order to further increase the transparency and appropriateness of personnel affairs, compensation, etc., we have established a Nomination and Compensation Committee, of which the majority of members are Otside Directors. ” will be installed.

In addition, we have established a "Corporate Ethics Helpline" to act as a whistle-blowing contact point, and strive to quickly identify problematic events and eliminate compliance risks through self-cleaning mechanisms.

System for storing and managing information related to the execution of duties by Directors

The Company records information related to the execution of duties by directors in documents or electromagnetic media based on internal rules such as Board of Directors rules and approval rules, and retains the information for the period specified in the document handling rules.

Regulations and other systems for managing the risk of loss

Regarding risks related to compliance, export control, information management, quality control, environmental management, disasters, etc., our company's departments take the lead in developing internal rules and manuals, and provide education to employees, as well as comply with laws and regulations. We will provide information in a timely manner to ensure thorough compliance and work to disseminate it.

In addition, with regard to risks related to business execution, regulations stipulating risk management will be established, and each division will independently establish a risk management system that suits the characteristics of the business. On the other hand, at Head Office, each division We will establish a risk management system by monitoring the status of risk management and implementing company-wide risk countermeasures such as disaster risk and financial risk.

System to ensure that directors' duties are executed efficiently

The Company will delegate authority regarding the management of individual businesses to Executive Officers, strengthen management functions by speeding up decision-making and clarifying responsibilities, and will allow Directors to make decisions regarding evaluation of individual businesses and allocation of management resources, etc. Through this and supervision, we strive to strengthen corporate governance and improve operational efficiency.

In addition, we formulate single-year and medium-term management plans that clarify the division of authority, authority, and responsibility for the organization and other business execution systems, and regularly review and revise them.

System to ensure that the execution of duties by employees complies with laws and regulations and the Articles of Incorporation

In addition to the "Action guidelines'' and "Code of conduct,'' which are guidelines for employees to act based on laws, social norms, and common sense, our company also established "ShinMaywa Corporate Ethics Day'' and "Corporate Ethics Month.'' We will promote the penetration of compliance awareness and the establishment of various systems.

In addition, the execution of business by employees shall be based on laws and regulations, the Articles of Incorporation, internal regulations such as approval regulations, and division of duties regulations.In order to verify this, internal audits are conducted mainly by the Internal Audit Department, and compliance risks are determined. In addition to aiming for the early detection and elimination of problems, we will strive to widely understand problematic events by utilizing internal whistleblower hotlines and other means.

System for ensuring the appropriateness of operations within the corporate group consisting of the Company and its subsidiaries

Our company shares our Corporate principles credo, Management philosophy, Action guidelines, and Code of conduct with each company in our group, and conducts corporate activities in compliance with laws and social norms.

In addition, based on the regulations stipulating the management of group companies, we may request reports from officers, employees, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "officers and employees") of each company in our group, as necessary, or communicate with the department in charge of our company. In addition, by dispatching our officers and employees as directors, Audit & Supervisory Board Member, etc. of each company in our group, we will strive to understand the status of business execution at each company in our group, and we will also strive to understand the status of business execution at each company in our group. We will promote reporting and discussions with the government.

In addition, we carry out internal audits led by the audit department, aiming to discover and eliminate compliance risks at an early stage, and broadly grasp problematic events by utilizing the whistle-blowing hotline that can be used by each company in our group.

Matters related to the employee when an Audit & Supervisory Board Member requests the appointment of an employee to assist in the duties of the employee, matters related to the independence of the employee from Directors, and matters related to the effectiveness of the Audit & Supervisory Board Member's instructions to the employee

If an Audit & Supervisory Board Member requests the appointment of an employee to assist with his or her duties, the Company will assign a staff member to the Audit & Supervisory Board Member and provide support from related departments as necessary. If we have a full-time auditor staff, we will listen to and respect the opinions of the Audit & Supervisory Board Member regarding personnel changes and evaluations.

Systems for Directors and employees to report to Audit & Supervisory Board Members, other systems for reporting to Audit & Supervisory Board Members, and systems to ensure that they are not treated unfavorably as a result of making such reports.

The Company allows directors to report on the status of business execution and other important matters to the Audit & Supervisory Board Members at Board of Directors meetings, and allows them to attend important internal meetings such as the Executive Committee. Additionally, we will strive to secure opportunities for Audit & Supervisory Board Members to regularly exchange opinions with Representative Directors and Outside Directors.

In addition to these, we will strive to secure opportunities for Audit & Supervisory Board Members to exchange opinions and share information with executives and employees of each company in our group.

In addition, the Company's internal audit department will report to the Audit & Supervisory Board Members the implementation status and results of internal audits of each Group company.

Furthermore, the Company shall not treat any officer or employee who made a report or made a whistleblower report unfavorably on the grounds that the officer or employee made a report to an Audit & Supervisory Board Member regarding the execution of duties or made a whistleblower report based on the whistleblowing system.

Other systems to ensure that audits by Audit & Supervisory Board Members are conducted effectively

The Company shall comply with any request from an Audit & Supervisory Board Member for advance payment or reimbursement of expenses incurred in the execution of his or her duties, unless it is deemed unnecessary for the execution of the Audit & Supervisory Board Member's duties. 

In response to requests from Audit & Supervisory Board Members, the Company will disclose important documents such as approval documents, as well as investigate, report, and provide explanations regarding the duties of Directors and employees. In addition, we provide an opportunity to exchange opinions with the accounting auditor.

Other matters

Requirements for resolution for appointment of Board of Directors

The Articles of Incorporation stipulate that resolutions for the appointment of Directors shall be made by a majority vote in the presence of shareholders holding at least one-third of the voting rights of shareholders who can exercise their voting rights. Additionally, the articles of incorporation stipulate that resolutions for the election of directors shall not be based on cumulative voting.

Items that allow matters to be resolved at a General meeting of shareholders to be resolved at a Board of Directors meeting

Acquisition of own shares

In order to enable the execution of flexible capital policies in response to changes in the business envrionment, the Company acquires its own shares through market transactions, etc. by resolution of the Board of Directors pursuant to the provisions of Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act. The articles of incorporation stipulate that this can be done.

Interim dividend

In order to flexibly distribute profits to shareholders, the Company shall, by resolution of Board of Director Meeting, make distributions to shareholders or registered stock pledgees listed or recorded in the final shareholder register as of September 30th of each year, pursuant to the Companies Act. The articles of incorporation stipulate that the company may make dividends from surplus (interim dividends) as stipulated in Article 454, Paragraph 5.

Special resolution requirements for General meeting of shareholders

Regarding special resolutions at General meetings of shareholders pursuant to the provisions of Article 309, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act, the Company shall ensure that shareholders holding at least one-third of the voting rights of shareholders who are eligible to exercise their voting rights are present and that their voting rights are The articles of incorporation stipulate that a two-thirds or more vote is required. The purpose of this is to ensure that general shareholders' meetings run smoothly by relaxing the quorum required for special resolutions at general shareholders' meetings.

Limited liability contract

Based on the provisions of our articles of incorporation, our company has entered into individual agreements with all Outside Directors and Audit & Supervisory Board Members that limit their liability for damages pursuant to Article 423, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act. The maximum amount of liability for damages under this agreement is the minimum amount stipulated by law.

Directors Liability Insurance Contract

The Company has concluded an officer liability insurance contract with an insurance company, with Directors and Audit & Supervisory Board Members as insured persons, as stipulated in Article 430-3, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act. Under this insurance contract, if the insured is liable for damages in connection with the execution of his or her duties, the Company will compensate up to 2 billion yen for damages and litigation costs. I am bearing the burden. Furthermore, claims for damages arising from the insured's unlawful receipt of personal benefits or benefits pursuant to a contract with the insurance company, claims for damages arising from the insured's criminal acts, Covers liability for damages incurred by the insured due to the insured's improper execution of duties, such as claims for damages resulting from decisions or actions taken by the insured in violation of the authority granted by the company. By not doing so, we have taken measures to ensure that the appropriateness of the insured person's execution of duties is not impaired.

Promoting and enhancing dialogue with shareholders

In addition to appropriately providing necessary and useful information for shareholders to properly exercise their voting rights, the Company strives to engage constructively with shareholders by holding financial results briefings and regularly conducting shareholder surveys. We strive to promote and enhance dialogue. We have established an appropriate system for dialogue with shareholders, such as reporting the opinions of shareholders ascertained through these dialogues to the Board of Directors and other relevant officers and departments.