TOKYO, June 11 (Pulse News Wire) – Poplar CO.,LTD. (7601.T) disclosed its evaluation results on board effectiveness based on the Corporate Governance Code for the fiscal year ending February 2026.
The analysis involved five directors, three of whom are outside directors, and three audit committee members who are also external. The overall score decreased slightly from 3.23 points last time to 3.17 points this time, indicating a minor decline in perceived effectiveness. In detail, the evaluation showed mixed feedback across various categories. While the structure and operation of the board received lower scores compared to previous assessments, the support system for the board improved, particularly in addressing shareholder perspectives.
Notably, there was a call for more independent outside directors and female representation on the board. Additionally, stakeholders suggested enhancing IR activities through the company's website. Regarding board operations, respondents praised the frequency of meetings and quality of materials but noted a need for broader strategic discussions. On agenda items, high marks were given to executive compensation and succession planning, yet there was a push for deeper engagement on key business challenges and solutions.
Moving forward, Poplar plans to address these areas to enhance corporate value, focusing on balancing profitability and capital efficiency while improving transparency through its official website.
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