Sustainability

As of the end of March 2025, full-time employees consisted of 48.9% men and 51.1% women. The company aims to have women occupy 20% of managerial positions by the end of March 2028. As of March 2025, the percentage of female managers stood at 17.4%, an increase of 1.6 percentage points from the previous year.

As of the end of March 2025, the company had 666 full-time employees, comprising 278 new graduates (41.7%) and 388 mid-career hires (58.3%). We believe that fostering diversity is essential for sustainable growth. Accordingly, we actively recruit talented individuals—regardless of gender or nationality—both among new graduates and mid-career professionals, and we promote capable employees to management positions.

As of the end of March 2025, the number of foreign employees stood at 474, an increase of 66 from the previous year, accounting for 4.6% of the total workforce, an increase of 0.5 percentage points from the previous year. Our company is committed to building an organization that embraces diverse values, and we have established various support systems to help employees stay motivated, regardless of their race or cultural background. Although the ratio of foreign employees declined during the FY2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it had recovered by end of March 2025.

As of March 31, 2025, the paid leave utilization rate stood at 59.7%, a 3.1 percentage point decrease from the previous year.

As of the end of March 2025, 56.7% of men took childcare leave, an increase of 5.3 percentage points from the previous year, while 100% of women took childcare leave, unchanged from the prior year. Our company is committed to fostering a culture where both men and women can take childcare leave without discrimination, and the number of male employees taking childcare leave—including those at business sites—has been steadily increasing each year.

As of the end of March 2025, the average length of service was 6.5 years, unchanged from the previous year.

As of the end of March 2025, independent outside directors made up 33.3% of the board, a 2.0 percentage points decrease from the previous year. They are selected for their specialized expertise across diverse fields, along with their extensive experience and insights, and are expected to offer proactive advice during board meetings and other occasions.

As of the end of March 2025, women accounted for 11.1% of the board of directors, a 0.7 percentage point decrease from the previous year. Our company values diversity and appoints directors based on their extensive knowledge and experience in corporate management and finance, regardless of nationality, race, gender, work history, or age.