CHIIKISHINBUNSHA CO.,LTD.
2164・Standard Market・Services
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. The board of directors consists of 5 members (1 outside director, 20% outside ratio), and there are 3 corporate auditors (all outside). The board of directors met 18 times during the year (including 7 resolutions in writing), with all directors attending every meeting. The company has adopted a takeover defense measure (targeting acquisitions exceeding 20%) and established an independent committee. Neither a nomination committee nor a compensation committee has been established.
Risk Management
An "Internal Control Committee," composed of the person responsible for internal control operations and the heads of each department, has been established under the "Risk Management Regulations" to comprehensively identify and manage risks. The Internal Audit Office conducts periodic operational audits, and a system has been put in place to report the results to the Board of Directors and the Board of Corporate Auditors. Compliance regulations, an internal whistleblowing hotline, and coordination with retained legal counsel have also been established.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending August 2026), the company will pay no dividend at either the interim or year-end stage (annual dividend of ¥0). Retained earnings brought forward remain negative at ¥372 million, and the company's policy is to consider shareholder returns on the premise of improved business performance and financial condition. No share buybacks or shareholder benefit programs have been confirmed.
Dividend Policy
The annual dividend was ¥0 for both FY2025 (ended August 2025) and FY2026 (ending August 2026), and the forecast for FY2026 remains ¥0. With retained earnings brought forward at negative ¥372 million (as of the end of May 2026), the company's policy is to consider returning profits to shareholders while taking into account business performance trends and the retained earnings position in each fiscal year. There has been no revision to the most recent dividend forecast.
ESG
Under the mission of "connecting people within communities to create warm, connected societies," the company places emphasis on human capital management. It promotes work-life balance through a flextime system, hourly paid leave, and recommended telework, among other measures. The proportion of female employees is 55.1%, and the proportion of women in management positions is 18.5% (no target value has been set). No disclosure regarding environmental indicators such as climate change is confirmed in the securities report.
Last updated: November 26, 2025