BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc.
Summary of the Evaluation Results on the Effectiveness of the Board of Directors for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026
The board effectiveness evaluation for the fiscal year ending March 2026 highly rated board culture and the chairman’s role, while pointing out issues in agile business strategy review and risk management.
Key Figures
- Number of survey questions: 37
- Board composition: 15 members
- Independent outside directors: 5 members
AI要約
Overview of the Board Effectiveness Evaluation
Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. conducted an effectiveness evaluation of its board of directors for the fiscal year ending March 2026. The evaluation involved 15 directors responding to a 37-question survey. A third-party specialist organization aggregated the results, and the independent officers’ committee analyzed and verified the findings. The results highly evaluated board culture and the chairman’s role, recognizing the foundation supporting board functions and directors’ effectiveness as generally sufficient. Meanwhile, independent outside directors pointed out challenges regarding agile business strategy review and risk management.
Recommendations and Future Actions
The board recommended discussing the current status and future direction of the IP-focused strategy during the mid-term plan period from a medium- to long-term perspective, addressing issues from both offensive and defensive approaches. In response, the company plans to utilize the Vision Meeting with all directors participating to share common understanding of the IP-focused strategy, the initiatives of each business unit, ongoing discussions on strategic evolution possibilities, and potential future vulnerabilities. Opinions and issues identified through these discussions will be reflected in future measures, with prompt action taken on high-priority challenges.
