Remuneration

Remuneration

Our company's Remuneration Committee has resolved on the policy for determining the individual Remuneration of Director and executive officers. Furthermore, Remuneration Committee has confirmed that the method for determining the individual Remuneration of Director and executive officers for the current fiscal year, as well as the content of Remuneration Remuneration is consistent with the said policy, and has determined that it is in line with the said policy.
Furthermore, our executive Remuneration system (applicable to our executive officers, executive directors, and group executive directors) has been in operation since fiscal year 2022 with the aim of improving its alignment with the "Long-Term Management Plan 2030" and enhancing value sharing with shareholders through an increase in the proportion of variable Remuneration. However, in light of the progress of the Long-Term Management Plan, and with the aim of further strengthening executive commitment to achieving the goals of the Long-Term Management Plan and further enhancing management awareness that places the "Shareholder Value Enhancement Strategy" and the "Social Value Enhancement Strategy" at the forefront, we have revised the system as follows from fiscal year 2026.

 

Main revisions to the executive Remuneration system

① Introduction of a performance-linked post-payment stock Remuneration system and adoption of ESG indicators.
We have introduced a performance-linked post-payment stock Remuneration system (a compensation system in which a performance evaluation period and performance evaluation indicators are set in advance, and stocks are paid after the evaluation period has elapsed according to the degree of achievement of those evaluation indicators; Performance Share Units; hereinafter referred to as PSUs) to provide stronger Remuneration for achieving medium- to long-term goals. As performance evaluation indicators for PSUs, in addition to financial indicators, we have adopted company-wide ESG indicators common to executive officers, executive directors, and group executive directors. With the introduction of PSUs, the variable portions of the stock price-linked cash Remuneration and restricted stock Remuneration paid under the current system have been abolished (the fixed portion of restricted stock Remuneration will continue).

② Changes in the composition ratio of President & Chief Executive Officer Remuneration
To better incentivize top management to pursue long-term business plans and enhance corporate value beyond that, we have changed the proportion of variable Remuneration in President & Chief Executive Officer Remuneration to 70% of the total (currently 60%).
The revised policy is as follows:

Policy on Determining Amounts of Executive Remuneration, etc.

① Procedures for determining executive Remuneration

The policies regarding the determination of Remuneration for our Director and executive officers, as well as the details of individual Remuneration, will be decided by a resolution of Remuneration Committee which is composed solely of outside Director.

② Basic policy for determining executive Remuneration

The basic policy for determining Remuneration of our Director and executive officers is as follows:

  • Remuneration system will be linked to the medium- to long-term performance targets outlined in the management strategy and medium- to long-term management plan, thereby achieving sustainable corporate value enhancement and value sharing with shareholders.
  • Remuneration system will be designed to provide incentives that encourage management to take on challenges and take appropriate risks, in line with strategic objectives and the expectations of stakeholders, including shareholders.
  • Through objective deliberations and judgments by Remuneration Committee, we will establish a Remuneration system that enables us to fulfill a high degree of accountability to our shareholders and other stakeholders.

③ Executive Remuneration system

Remuneration systems for Director and executive officers will be separate, taking into account the respective functions and roles they should fulfill to ensure sustainable corporate value enhancement. Director also serve as executive officers will receive Remuneration for their executive officer duties.

  • Director (excluding Director concurrently serving as executive officers)
    In light of the function and role of supervising the execution of duties by Executive Officers and Director, as a general rule, only basic Remuneration is in the form of money, and the level of remuneration will be determined individually taking into account the position and responsibilities as Director, whether full-time or part-time, etc. and decide.
  • executive officer
    In light of the function and role of being responsible for the execution of our business, compensation will, in principle, consist of a base Remuneration and variable Remuneration. Variable Remuneration will consist of monetary Remuneration paid based on short-term performance, etc., and stock Remuneration (restricted stock Remuneration and performance-linked post-grant stock Remuneration paid based on medium- to long-term performance, etc.) paid with the aim of realizing value sharing with shareholders in the medium to long term.
    The level and ratio of base Remuneration and variable Remuneration, as well as the evaluation indicators for variable Remuneration, will be determined taking into consideration the management strategy, the medium- to long-term performance targets outlined in the medium- to long-term management plan, and the executive officer's position and responsibilities.

④ Basic policy regarding the holding of company shares

Our company requires that Director and executive officers hold shares granted by the company as compensation, in the form of shares equivalent to at least four times their annual base Remuneration for the President and President & Chief Executive Officer (and at least 1.5 times their annual base Remuneration for other executive officers), with the aim of sharing Remuneration with shareholders. Furthermore, during their term of office, the officers concerned shall continue to hold and not sell such shares until they reach the aforementioned number of shares.

⑤ Introduction of the Mars clause and the Clawback clause

To ensure sound governance and promote accountability and ethical conduct in business operations, our company will introduce Mars and Clawback clauses into its executive Remuneration system. If misconduct by Director or executive officer covered by these clauses, or if a restatement of financial statements is discovered, Remuneration Committee may, through deliberation and resolution, take the following actions.

  • Under the Mars clause, the granting and payment Remuneration before vesting will be revoked.
  • Under the clawback clause, the company may request the return of Remuneration already granted or paid, taking into account the severity of the circumstances that arose, for up to three years Remuneration.

(1) Performance-linked cash Remuneration

  • Remuneration type: Money
  • Performance evaluation period: 1 year
  • Remuneration determination method and main evaluation items: Compensation is determined based on quantitative aspects such as the previous year's performance of each indicator, using target levels for company-wide operating profit, ROA, ROE, EPS, and the operating profit of the department each executive is responsible for as a basis. In addition, for departmental and individual evaluations, qualitative aspects such as the degree of contribution to medium- to long-term performance, as assessed through interviews President & Chief Executive Officer are also taken into consideration.
Performance-based cash Remuneration

(2) Performance-linked stock Remuneration (PSU Remuneration)

  • Remuneration type: Stocks and cash
  • Performance evaluation period: 3 years
  • Method of determining Remuneration and main evaluation criteria: The amount of monetary Remuneration claim is determined by multiplying the standard Remuneration amount set for each position by (i), (ii), and (iii) below.

    (i) Percentage change (range of change: 0% to 200%) according to the degree of achievement of our financial indicators (ROE:EPS:Relative TSR = 1:1:1) during the performance evaluation period.
    * Relative TSR is a percentage change (with a range of 0% to 200%) based on the relative ranking of total shareholder returns among six companies, including five competitors, during the performance evaluation period.
    Other companies in the same industry include Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc., Tokyu Fudosan Holdings, Inc., Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd., and Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd.

    (ii) Percentage of change (with a range of ±10%) in accordance with the degree of achievement of ESG indicators that evaluate the company's efforts to enhance social value during the performance evaluation period.
    * Regarding ESG indicators, quantitative indicators such as the reduction rate of GHG emissions per unit and employee engagement scores have been established as indicators to evaluate efforts related to "addressing social issues through business activities," "promoting GHG emission reduction," and "promoting DE&I and creating a vibrant workplace," and all executives will use the same indicators.

    (iii) Percentage change in the share price of our common stock during the performance evaluation period
PSU Remuneration

(3) Restricted stock Remuneration (fixed)

  • Remuneration structure: Stock
    * Shares equivalent to the monetary Remuneration claim amount according to Remuneration standard amount for each position will be provided.
  • Transfer restriction period: Until the director (including non-executive Director) resigns.
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