NEC Reports 4x Increase in Executives Earning Over 100 Million Yen

NEC Corporation has disclosed a significant increase in the number of executives receiving compensation exceeding 100 million yen. According to the company's securities report for the fiscal year ended March 2026, 14 executives fell into this category, a sharp rise from just three in the previous fiscal year. The disclosure was made on June 18, 2026, as part of NEC's annual securities report filed with financial authorities. This marks a more than fourfold jump, reflecting potential changes in the company's management strategy and compensation structure. Tokyo Shoko Research, a leading credit research firm, confirmed the findings based on NEC's official filings. The increase comes amid a broader corporate landscape where Japanese companies are increasingly aligning executive pay with global standards to attract and retain top talent, though it also raises questions about internal equity and shareholder perception.