Updated Mar 21, 2026 by Kadokawa Corporation
Financial · January 1, 2026
Published by Kadokawa Corporation
KADOKAWA Corporation has formalized a decision to allocate additional funds to its performance-linked stock remuneration plan, facilitating the acquisition of company shares through an established trust mechanism. This strategic move aims to incentivize executive officers of the parent company and directors of its various subsidiaries, excluding outside directors. By aligning executive compensation with corporate performance and shareholder value, the initiative seeks to foster long-term growth and strengthen the commitment of leadership across the group’s diverse business segments. The transaction involves the acquisition of 903,100 shares of common stock, valued at approximately 2.935 billion yen. These shares will be obtained through the disposal of treasury stock, with the transaction scheduled for completion on February 18, 2026. The trust, originally established in 2017 through the consolidation of previous incentive plans from Dwango and KADOKAWA Future Publishing, serves as the vehicle for this distribution. Under the terms of the trust agreement, voting rights associated with the shares held within the trust will not be exercised, ensuring a neutral impact on corporate governance proceedings during the holding period. This financial arrangement extends the operational timeline of the existing remuneration framework, with the trust period now projected to conclude at the end of August 2027. The management of the trust remains under the oversight of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank and an independent third-party administrator to ensure transparency and adherence to beneficiary requirements. This capital allocation underscores a continued reliance on equity-based incentives to drive executive performance within the Japanese media and entertainment conglomerate.
FASF 2026 年1月 29 日 各 位 会 社 名 株 式 会 社 K A D O K A W A 代 表 者 名 取締役 代表執行役社長 CEO 夏 野 剛 (コード番号:9468 東証プライム) 問 合 せ 先 コーポレートコミュニケーション局長 大 上 智 之 (TEL.03-5216-8212) 業績連動型株式報酬制度における株式取得に係る事項の決定に関するお知らせ 当社は、本日開催の取締役会において、当社の執行役及び執行役員並びに当社子会社の取締役(社外取締 役を除きます。以下も同様です。 ) (以下総称して「執行役等」といいます。 )を対象とする業績連動型株式 報酬制度(以下「本制度」といい、本制度導入のために設定済みである信託を「本信託」といいます。 )に ついて本信託の受託者が当社株式を追加取得するための金銭を当社が追加信託することを決定いたしまし たので、下記のとおりお知らせいたします。 なお、本信託は、2015年11 月30 日に当社及び当社子会社である株式会社ドワンゴがそれぞれ導入した役 員向け株式報酬制度の運用のために当社がそれぞれ設定した信託を、2017年3月1日に当社子会社である 株式会社KADOKAWA Future Publishing(旧株式会社KADOKAWA)が導入した同様の制度の運用のた めに当社が設定した信託に併合したものであり、現在は、本信託を利用して、当社及び上記各社を含む当社 の複数の子会社の執行役等を対象に株式報酬制度を運用しております。 この株式報酬制度の概要につきまし ては、2017年2月9日付「当社子会社における業績連動型株式報酬制度及びESOP制度の導入に関するお知 らせ」をご参照ください。 記
社KADOKAWA Future Publishing(旧株式会社KADOKAWA)が導入した同様の制度の運用のた めに当社が設定した信託に併合したものであり、現在は、本信託を利用して、当社及び上記各社を含む当社 の複数の子会社の執行役等を対象に株式報酬制度を運用しております。 この株式報酬制度の概要につきまし ては、2017年2月9日付「当社子会社における業績連動型株式報酬制度及びESOP制度の導入に関するお知 らせ」をご参照ください。 記 1.本信託の概要 (1)名称 役員向け株式交付信託 (2)委託者 当社 (3)受託者 三井住友信託銀行株式会社 (再信託受託者:株式会社日本カストディ銀行) (4)受益者 執行役等のうち受益者要件を満たす者 (5)信託管理人 当社及び当社役員から独立した第三者 (6)議決権行使 信託の期間を通じて、 本信託内の当社株式に係る議決権は行使いた しません (7)信託の種類 金銭信託以外の金銭の信託(他益信託) (8)信託契約日 2017 年3月1日 (9)金銭を追加信託する日 2026 年2月 18 日(予定) (10 )信託終了日(継続後) 2027 年8月末日(予定)
2.本信託の受託者による当社株式取得に関する事項 (1)取得する株式の種類 普通株式 (2)株式の取得価額の総額 2,935,075,000 円 (3)取得する株式の総数 903,100 株 (4)株式の取得方法 自己株式の処分による取得 (5)株式の取得時期 2026 年2月 18 日(予定) 以 上
KADOKAWA Corporation has authorized the disposal of treasury shares to support its performance-linked stock remuneration system. This strategic financial move involves the issuance of 903,100 shares of common stock at a price of 3,250 yen per share, totaling approximately 2.94 billion yen. The transaction is scheduled for completion on February 18, 2026, with the shares being allocated to a trust account managed by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank. The primary objective of this disposal is to sustain an incentive program designed for executive officers of KADOKAWA and directors of its subsidiaries, including entities such as Dwango and KADOKAWA Future Publishing. By utilizing a trust-based system established in 2017, the company aims to align executive compensation with shareholder value and long-term corporate growth. The disposal price was determined based on the closing market price of the stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the business day immediately preceding the board's resolution, ensuring an objective and fair valuation. The scope of this action affects the broader KADOKAWA group within the Japanese media and gaming industry. The total number of shares being disposed of represents a dilution of 0.61% relative to the total issued shares and voting rights as of September 30, 2025. Management has concluded that this level of dilution is reasonable and will have a negligible impact on the secondary market. The trust is structured as a third-party managed entity, and notably, the voting rights associated with the shares held within the trust will not be exercised during the trust period, which is currently slated to run through August 2027.
The announcement sets out the terms under which Nippon Ichi Software Co., Ltd. will issue new share subscription rights to its directors, executive officers, auditors, employees and the same categories at its subsidiaries. The primary aim is to boost motivation and morale and to align the interests of key personnel with the company’s performance, in accordance with the Companies Act and the approval obtained at the 32nd ordinary shareholders’ meeting. A total of 1,908 subscription rights will be granted, each covering 100 ordinary shares for a combined target of 190,800 shares. Allocation is divided among 560 rights for directors, 43 for executive officers, 70 for auditors, 1,123 for employees, 40 for subsidiary directors and 72 for subsidiary employees. Recipients comprise five directors, one executive officer, three auditors, 121 employees, three subsidiary directors and 23 subsidiary employees. No cash contribution is required at grant, and the exercise price will be calculated as the average closing price of the company’s ordinary shares for the month preceding the allocation date, multiplied by 1.05 and rounded up, with a floor at the allocation‑day closing price. The allocation date is set for 22 July 2025, and the exercise window runs from 1 August 2028 to 31 May 2035. Capital increases resulting from exercised rights are limited to half of the statutory increase ceiling, with the remainder allocated to capital reserves. Rights may be reclaimed free of charge if the holder ceases to meet the eligibility conditions or in the event of mergers, share exchanges or other reorganisations, and any transfer of rights requires board approval. The framework applies to the company’s listed shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and its subsidiaries, reflecting a corporate‑wide incentive program spanning the next decade.
PCF Group S.A. has initiated a strategic update to its corporate governance and operational framework, centered on an Extraordinary General Meeting scheduled for November 2024. A primary objective of these changes is the expansion of the company’s statutory business activities to include management consultancy, a move designed to streamline advisory services within the capital group. This operational shift is accompanied by the formalization of leadership roles, including the confirmation of Lidia Banach-Hoheker to the Supervisory Board and the maintenance of specific personal rights for major shareholder Sebastian Wojciechowski, who retains the authority to appoint the Board President provided he holds a 25% voting stake. The governance structure is further defined by a share capital of 718,805.42 PLN and a conditional capital increase intended for future stock options. Control remains concentrated through a Group of Authorized Shareholders who hold the right to appoint the Board Chairman and a majority of the Supervisory Board. To ensure compliance with public interest entity regulations, the board must include at least two independent members and a dedicated audit committee. These structural provisions are reinforced by a revised remuneration policy that aligns executive compensation with the company’s long-term financial health and the competitive standards of the global gaming industry. The updated remuneration framework introduces a performance-linked model for the Management Board, capping variable pay at five times the annual fixed salary. Performance is measured against specific financial and qualitative benchmarks, including net profit, share price performance, and game quality metrics. For the Supervisory Board, the policy now includes additional compensation for committee participation. While the current structure focuses on fixed pay and non-monetary benefits like liability insurance and medical packages, it establishes a foundation for future share-based incentive programs. These comprehensive updates aim to balance internal stability with the flexibility required to navigate the evolving capital and gaming markets.
This regulatory notification, filed in April 2021, details a change in the potential future shareholding structure of PCF Group S.A., a Polish public company. The primary purpose of the filing is to satisfy disclosure requirements under the Polish Act on Public Offering regarding the granting of financial instruments that may lead to a decrease in a major shareholder's voting rights. The notification is submitted by Sebastian Wojciechowski on behalf of a group of shareholders known as the Eligible Shareholders’ Undertaking, which includes Bartosz Kmita, Bartosz Biełuszko, and Krzysztof Dolaś. The core finding is the execution of a conditional call option agreement between Sebastian Wojciechowski and Fiducie familiale Samuel Girardin 2020, a Canadian trust. Under this agreement, the trust is granted the right to purchase 387,714 ordinary bearer shares from Wojciechowski. This transaction represents 1.31% of the company’s share capital and total voting rights. The option is exercisable between January 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025, subject to specific condition precedents and closed periods. At the time of the notification, the shareholder group collectively holds 21,063,804 shares, representing 71.25% of the company’s share capital and voting power. If the call option is fully exercised in the future, and assuming no other changes in ownership, the group’s direct stake would decrease to 20,676,090 votes, or approximately 69.94%. The filing also accounts for a minor indirect holding of 28 shares by Jan Ryszard Wojciechowski, which brings the total potential future holding to 69.9403% after the option exercise. The document confirms that no other subsidiaries or agreements regarding the transfer of voting rights exist for the parties involved.