EJ Holdings Inc.
2153・Prime Market・Services
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors (holding company structure). Comprises 9 directors (4 outside) and 3 corporate auditors (2 outside). In April 2019, a voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee with a majority of outside officers was established. The Board of Directors met 13 times during the fiscal year under review, with all members maintaining a high attendance rate.
Risk Management
Established the "Risk Management Regulations" and set up a Group Risk Management Committee composed of the Company's directors. The committee identifies and assesses all risks—including climate change risk and human capital management risk—deliberates on corrective action plans, and conducts ongoing monitoring. Scenario analysis (1.5°C and 4.0°C) based on the TCFD framework has also been carried out.
Shareholder Returns
Progressive dividend policy continues with a DOE (Dividend on Equity ratio) target of 3.0% or higher as a guideline. The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending May 2026) is ¥69 per share (interim ¥25 + year-end ¥44), with a payout ratio of 36.4%. For FY2027 (ending May 2027), an annual dividend of ¥82 (ordinary dividend ¥72 + commemorative dividend of ¥10 for the 20th anniversary of founding) is planned. Share buybacks will be conducted flexibly in light of market conditions.
Dividend Policy
The company continues a progressive dividend policy with a DOE (Dividend on Equity ratio) target of 3.0% or higher as a guideline, aiming for long-term, stable, and continuous expansion of shareholder returns. The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year, an interim dividend and a year-end dividend, with dividend amounts determined with emphasis on consolidated business performance and free cash flow. The actual annual dividend for FY2026 (ending May 2026) is ¥69 (payout ratio 36.4%, DOE 3.1%). For FY2027 (ending May 2027), an annual dividend of ¥82 (interim ¥30 + year-end ¥52), comprising an ordinary dividend of ¥72 plus a commemorative dividend of ¥10 for the 20th anniversary of founding, is planned. Share buybacks will be conducted flexibly in light of market conditions.
ESG
Obtained certification from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for a CO₂ reduction target aligned with the 1.5°C pathway (October 2023), and received a "B" score in the CDP Climate Change Program for two consecutive years. Established a Sustainability Promotion Committee chaired by the President and Representative Director, and continues to disclose information based on the TCFD framework. On the human capital front, the company disclosed a female manager ratio of 4.8% (target of 10% or more by FY2030) and a male childcare leave uptake rate of 76.5% (target of 100%). Six group companies have already obtained "Certified Health & Productivity Management Organization" recognition.
Last updated: August 27, 2025