Gifu landscape architect Co.,Ltd.
1438・Standard Market・Construction
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. Comprised of 9 directors (of which 2 are outside directors) and 4 corporate auditors (of which 3 are outside auditors). Both outside directors are designated as independent officers. A voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee has been established (chaired by outside director Yoshie Yokoi, with independent officers forming a majority). Following the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on December 25, 2025, the Board of Directors is scheduled to be reduced to 5 directors (of which 2 are outside directors), and an executive officer system will be introduced. The accounting auditor is Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC.
Risk Management
The Corporate Planning Section of the Administration Department serves as the lead unit for risk management. Under this structure, each department head reports periodically to the section, which in turn reports to the Board of Directors. The company shares risk-related information through the Compliance Committee, ensures early detection through audits by the Audit & Supervisory Board Members and internal audits, and maintains a system for consulting with lawyers and other outside experts. It has also established backup arrangements for its core systems and operates whistleblowing regulations and regulations for the exclusion of anti-social forces.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year (interim and year-end), with an interim dividend of ¥20 per share for FY2026 (ending September 2026), an increase from ¥18 in the previous interim period. The full-year forecast is ¥40 per share annually (¥20 interim, ¥20 year-end), with a consolidated payout ratio of approximately 27.6% based on EPS of ¥144.65. Under the articles of incorporation, share buybacks are also possible by resolution of the Board of Directors.
Dividend Policy
The company continues to pay stable dividends on the premise of strengthening its management base and securing internal reserves. The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year (interim and year-end), with an interim dividend of ¥20 per share for FY2026 (ending September 2026), an increase from ¥18 in the previous interim period. The full-year forecast is ¥40 per share annually (¥20 interim, ¥20 year-end). Results for the previous fiscal year were ¥36 per share annually (¥18 interim, ¥18 year-end).
ESG
On the environmental front, the company procures and cultivates nearly 500 deciduous trees per year sourced from the Tohoku region, contributing to CO2 reduction and satoyama (traditional rural landscape) conservation activities. On the human capital front, it has established an in-house training institution, the "Gifu Zoen Academy," holding monthly study sessions. The company aims to maintain a female employee ratio of 30.4%, but no quantitative numerical targets have been set for either environmental or human capital initiatives. The ratio of women in management positions stands at 5.9%.
Last updated: December 24, 2025