WORLD HOLDINGS CO.,LTD.
2429・Prime Market・Services
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors structure. The Board of Directors consists of 15 members (2 outside directors + 5 independent outside directors, outside ratio 46.7%). A voluntary advisory body to the Board of Directors, the "Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee," has been established, chaired by an independent outside director. The Board of Corporate Auditors comprises 3 members (including 2 outside auditors).
Risk Management
The Risk Management Committee assesses the severity and likelihood of loss risks and, in coordination with the corporate auditors, the Internal Audit Office, and other committees, has established a framework for formulating countermeasures. It works together with the Sustainability Committee to manage materiality-related risks in an integrated manner, with oversight provided by the Board of Directors.
Shareholder Returns
Policy targets stable and continuous dividend growth with a consolidated payout ratio of approximately 35% as a guideline. Actual dividend per share for FY2025 (ending December 2025) was ¥129.50. The forecast for FY2026 (ending December 2025) is ¥136.30 (year-end lump-sum payment), representing an increase from the previous period. Both earnings and dividend forecasts remain unrevised.
Dividend Policy
While securing internal reserves for future business development and strengthening the management structure, profit distribution will be made in line with business performance. The company aims for stable and continuous dividend growth, targeting a consolidated payout ratio of approximately 35% as a guideline. The basic policy is to pay a year-end dividend once per year, with dividends of surplus determined by the Board of Directors. The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is ¥136.30 per share (¥0.00 at second quarter-end, ¥136.30 at year-end).
ESG
Conducted climate change scenario analysis (1.5°C and 4.0°C scenarios) based on TCFD recommendations, setting targets of a 65% reduction in GHG emissions by FY2040 and carbon neutrality by 2050. In terms of human capital, with more than 60,000 employees, the company has disclosed quantitative targets including employee engagement of 70% (FY2027 target), expanded training participation, and a key position fill rate of 58% (same target year). It has established a Sustainability Committee, a Climate Change Subcommittee, and a Human Capital Subcommittee, with the Board of Directors overseeing the framework. It has published an integrated report since 2024.
Last updated: March 18, 2026