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The company endeavors to improve the effectiveness of the Board of Directors by conducting an analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of the Board of Directors as a whole once a year and discloses an overview of the procedure and results.
A questionnaire for all Members of the Board of Directors and interviews with Outside Directors were conducted and the analysis and evaluation were conducted through multiple discussions in the Board of Directors, making reference to the results of the questionnaire and interviews.
Through conducting the questionnaire and interviews, various confirmations were carried out regarding the composition of the Board of Directors, agenda items submitted to meetings, status of deliberation, personal participation of the Director, and other matters regarding the operation of the Board of Directors. Implementation, tallying, analysis, etc. of the questionnaire was carried out by a third party.
Based on the questionnaire results and the analysis and report on the content of interviews, we have determined the company’s Board of Directors is functioning effectively in light of its roles and responsibilities. In particular, we judged that an atmosphere that enables free expression of opinion is being cultivated and broadminded and constructive discussions and exchanges of opinion are taking place.
On the other hand, we recognized that we need to step up efforts to address the following aspects:
Based on these evaluation results and issues to be discussed, the Company will continue working to further improve the effectiveness of the Board of Directors.
Overview of Murata's Corporate Governance System
History of initiatives to strengthen corporate governance
Nomination of candidates for Members of the Board of Directors
Results of analysis/evaluation; future issues
Analysis and evaluation of effectiveness of the Board of Directors
Internal control system