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Corporate GovernanceJul 15, 2026, 06:12 AM

Honda Details Corporate Governance Structure and Board Effectiveness

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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. filed its Corporate Governance Report, detailing its "company with three committees" structure aimed at strengthening supervisory functions and enabling prompt decisions. The report outlines the company's basic approach to governance, including efforts for diversity, sustainability initiatives, and policies on cross-shareholdings and related party transactions. It also provides an evaluation of the Board of Directors' effectiveness for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, confirming adequate effectiveness and outlining future improvements. The filing includes details on the roles and selection of its six independent outside directors.

Key Highlights

  • Honda operates with a "company with three committees" governance structure.
  • Board of Directors' effectiveness for FY ended March 31, 2026, was adequately ensured.
  • Six independent outside directors are appointed, serving on Nominating, Compensation, and Audit Committees.
  • Foreign investor shareholding stands at 31.83%.
  • Consolidated net sales in the previous fiscal year exceeded ¥1 trillion.
  • The company has over 300 consolidated subsidiaries.
  • Policies for diversity, sustainability, and shareholder dialogue are detailed.