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The system changes are to be approved at the shareholders' meeting in June 2026.","jir_summary":"### Overview and Objectives of the System\nWest Japan Railway is reviewing and expanding its stock compensation scheme for executives, introducing two types: point-based awards during tenure and awards upon departure based on the achievement of medium-term management plans. This aims to increase the proportion of stock-based compensation and promote enterprise value enhancement and value sharing with shareholders. Details are scheduled to be implemented after shareholder approval at the June 2026 general meeting.\n\n### System Details and Future Outlook\nThe during-tenure award system grants points annually according to the executive's responsibilities, while the departure award system delivers stocks based on the achievement level of medium-term management plans. The trust period is planned to be extended until August 2029, with sets on the maximum number of shares issued and contribution amounts. Upon approval, the scheme aims to strengthen executive incentives and enhance enterprise value.","jir_financial_highlights":"Maximum number of shares to be issued related to system expansion: 40,000 shares\/year (Newly introduced)\nScheduled extension of trust period: August 31, 2029 (Scheduled extension)\nMaximum contribution amount: 150 million yen\/year (System approved)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#WestJapanRailway, #StockCompensationScheme, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Maximum number of shares issued: 40,000 shares\/year\nScheduled extension of trust period: August 31, 2029\nMaximum contribution amount: 150 million yen\/year","jir_meta_title":"[West Japan Railway] Expansion of Executive Stock Compensation Scheme | May 2026","jir_meta_description":"West Japan Railway plans to expand its stock compensation scheme for executives, introducing two types of awards: during tenure and at departure. 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