Manabi-aid Co., Ltd
184A・Growth Market・Information & Communication
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors (six directors, one of whom is outside). It has established voluntary nomination and compensation committees, each chaired by an outside director. At the ordinary general meeting of shareholders in July 2025, the company plans to transition to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, aiming to strengthen governance.
Risk Management
The company has established a Risk and Compliance Committee (chaired by the President and Representative Director, meeting quarterly on a regular basis) as a body directly under the Board of Directors, which deliberates on risk management and compliance policies—including sustainability-related matters—and reports to the Board of Directors. The company also conducts internal audits of all departments by one dedicated internal audit staff member, utilizes retained legal counsel, and has established an internal whistleblowing system.
Shareholder Returns
No dividend continues for FY2026 (ending April 2026) (annual dividend ¥0). No dividend is also planned for FY2027 (ending April 2027). Amid ongoing operating losses, priority is given to strengthening internal reserves. No mention of share buybacks.
Dividend Policy
The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending April 2026) is ¥0 (no dividend). The forecast for FY2027 (ending April 2027) is also ¥0 (no dividend). Amid continued losses (net loss of ¥179 million for the period), priority is given to strengthening internal reserves. Both the payout ratio and dividend-to-net-assets ratio are not applicable for calculation.
ESG
Sustainability initiatives are at an early stage, with the company having begun considering an integrated ESG/SDGs approach. It has set forth strategies for human capital development (in-house study sessions, support for professional certification) and internal environment improvement (promoting shortened working hours and remote work), but specific indicators, targets, and results have not yet been established. Regarding environmental issues such as climate change, the company only states that these are being discussed at the Board of Directors level.
Last updated: July 29, 2025