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Corporate Governance
Basic Corporate Governance Policy
Axell considers corporate governance to be an important management issue, and in addition to explicitly "establishing a governance structure that accounts for all stakeholders" in the Corporate Philosophy, Axell has defined the "Code of Conduct of Axell Corporation," and has positioned this as an important management policy. By enhancing its corporate governance, Axell will conduct business activities as a corporate organization with high social ethics, and by increasing the soundness, transparency, and efficiency of management, Axell will aim to enhance its corporate value and attain continuous growth.
Corporate Philosophy
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Mission
Contribute to innovation through sophisticated products and services -
Vision
Aim for global success as a leading technology company -
Values
Top priority on customer satisfaction
Enjoy challenges as professionals
Respect diversity and achieve greater things with colleagues and partners
Act with greater speed
Code of Conduct
- 1. To fulfill its responsibilities as a public company, Axell shall act in accordance with its Corporate Philosophy (outlined separately) and aim to achieve continuous growth
- 2. Axell shall establish a governance structure that takes all stakeholders into consideration, including shareholders, employees, customers, and business partners
- 3. Axell shall comply with laws, regulations, and its Articles of Incorporation, and disclose information in a timely and appropriate manner
- 4. Axell shall hold values and ethics that are expected of a company as a member of society, and shall participate in the theme of creating a prosperous society, including dealing with environmental issues
- 5. Axell shall define a quality policy to provide superior products and services to customers on a continuous basis
- 6. While fully taking information management into consideration, Axell shall maintain an open and free internal climate, and will strive to contribute to society in ways that fit its business while aiming for business expansion
- 7. Axell shall promote mutual respect for individuality and human rights, secure a safe and harmonious environment, and create a motivated company that fosters innovation
- 8. Axell shall deal with anti-social forces in a strict manner and refuse to give benefits to them
- 9. Executives and employees shall base their actions on full comprehension of this Code of Conduct. Specifically, those in higher positions shall always set an example and carry out thorough internal training to ensure that no actions go against the Code of Conduct
- 10. In the event that an incident that goes against the Code of Conduct takes place, top management shall proactively set an example by resolving the issue and preventing recurrence on a companywide level, disclose details both internally and externally in a timely and appropriate manner, and fulfill the responsibility to provide an explanation
Current Structure
The Board of Directors of the Company comprises a total of eight members,
including four Executive Directors and four Directors serving as Audit & Supervisory
Committee Members. Half the members of the Board of Directors are Directors serving as Audit
& Supervisory Committee Members who are outside the Company and independent, and
organized audit is conducted using the internal control system. Thus, the Company
strengthens the audit and supervisory functions of the Board of Directors.
In addition to regular meetings held once a month, the Board of Directors of the Company
also holds extraordinary meetings as necessary and makes decisions on important matters
related to the execution of business.
The Audit & Supervisory Committee comprises four Outside Directors that are independent,
and in principle, holds a meeting once a month. In addition, the Company has appointed
Katsuya Mitsumura as a Full-time Audit & Supervisory Committee Member in order to
enhance the effectiveness of audits, etc., conducted by the Audit & Supervisory
Committee.
Axell believes that the structures currently in place maintain a structure that allows for
maneuverability and speed in management decisions, while allowing for accurate management
decisions to be made toward increasing corporate value and effective oversight of
management. With the aim of improving the effectiveness of governance structures expected of
a publicly listed company, Axell shall make appropriate revisions as needed.