Columbia Works Inc.
146A・Standard Market・Real Estate
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee (8 directors, of which 4 are outside directors). A voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee has been established, chaired by an independent outside director. Representative Director Jun Nakauchi qualifies as a controlling shareholder, and to protect minority shareholders, a framework has been put in place under which transactions with the controlling shareholder are in principle prohibited and require Board of Directors approval.
Risk Management
The Risk Management Committee (meeting monthly) is positioned as the organization promoting company-wide risk management, discussing risk identification, evaluation, and preventive measures. A Sustainability Committee has been established as a subordinate body, and qualitative analysis of climate change risk is conducted with reference to the TCFD recommendations framework. Risk mitigation is pursued through collaboration with the Audit and Supervisory Committee, internal audit, and external experts (accounting auditor and legal counsel).
Shareholder Returns
Targets a payout ratio of 15–20%, with a basic policy of one year-end dividend payment per year. The year-end dividend for FY2025 (ending December 2025) is ¥78.00 per share (total dividends of ¥601 million). The forecast annual dividend for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is ¥94.00 per share (up ¥16.00 year on year). Share buybacks may also be implemented by resolution of the Board of Directors.
Dividend Policy
The dividend is determined by targeting a payout ratio of 15–20%, comprehensively taking into account the outlook for earnings while striving to strengthen the financial base in preparation for changes in the business environment and future business development. The basic policy is one year-end dividend payment per year, and the Articles of Incorporation stipulate that dividends of surplus may be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors. The actual result for FY2025 (ending December 2025) was ¥78.00 per share, and the forecast for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is ¥94.00 per share (unrevised).
ESG
Under the mission of "creating a stage where people shine, for the world," the company positions ESG as a key management priority. It has identified materiality issues including reducing environmental impact, promoting diversity, and strengthening governance. Key indicators for FY2025 (ending December 2025) include a paid leave utilization rate of 62.9%, a female manager ratio of 3.2%, a stress check participation rate of 100%, and a childcare leave utilization rate (both male and female) of 0.0%. Quantitative targets such as CO₂ emissions are planned to be set going forward.
Last updated: March 26, 2026