Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi Launches Employee Stock Compensation Plan and Global Expansion of Stock Purchase Plan to Enhance Long-Term Corporate Value
From fiscal 2026, RSUs will be granted to approximately 1,800 management leaders, introducing a trust scheme worth 65 billion yen. ESPP is planned for global rollout targeting up to 150,000 employees by fiscal 2027.
Key Figures
- Total Share Acquisition Amount for RSU Plan: 65,000 million yen
- Number of RSU Recipients: Approximately 1,800 (management leaders)
- Number of Employees Eligible for ESPP (by fiscal 2027): Up to 150,000
AI要約
Overview of RSU Plan Introduction
Hitachi, Ltd. will introduce a Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) plan targeting approximately 1,800 management leaders starting fiscal 2026. In collaboration with Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation, BIP trust and ESOP trust arrangements will be established by contributing share acquisition funds totaling 65 billion yen into the trust. RSUs will vest over a three-year period and be delivered either in shares or cash. This initiative aims to enhance the ownership mindset of management leaders and drive long-term corporate value creation.
Global Expansion of ESPP and Future Outlook
By fiscal 2027, the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) will be globally deployed targeting up to 150,000 employees in major markets, with expansion planned to more than 50 countries in the future. ESPP will strengthen employee engagement and ownership of the company, fostering a shared sense of purpose between employees and the company. The trust scheme will be utilized for share acquisition and dividend management to ensure sound operation of the plan.
