San ju San Financial Group, Inc. [7322.T]

TOKYO, May 15 (Pulse News Wire) – San Ju San Financial Group,inc. (7322.T) announced today that its board of directors has approved the introduction of a stock-based incentive plan called the “Stock Grant Trust (J-ESOP)” for employees of its subsidiary, San ju San Bank Co., Ltd.

The initiative aims to enhance long-term corporate value and boost employee engagement by linking compensation with the performance of the company's shares. Under the J-ESOP program, eligible employees will receive company shares or cash equivalents based on predefined criteria set forth in the stock grant regulations established by San ju San Bank. The trust agreement will be signed with Mizuho Trust & Banking Co., Ltd.

On May 29, 2026, and the trust will manage the funds separately as part of the trust property. The trust will acquire up to 1,000,000 ordinary shares of San ju San Financial Group through the exchange market from May 29, 2026, to June 11, 2026, using the entrusted funds amounting to 1,489 million yen. This move is expected to align employee interests more closely with shareholder returns, fostering greater commitment and productivity among staff members.

The program reflects the company’s strategic focus on human capital management as outlined in its third medium-term business plan, aiming to achieve the vision of becoming the top-trusted regional financial group.

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