WDB HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
2475・Prime Market・Services
Governance
The company operates as a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, comprising 9 directors (including 5 outside directors). The outside director ratio is approximately 56%, maintaining a highly independent structure that includes an attorney and certified public accountants. The Board of Directors meets 15 times per year.
Risk Management
The Board of Directors deliberates on and formalizes the risk management control policy, while the Compliance and Risk Management Committee promotes the establishment and operation of the framework. For legal risks, outside directors, including attorneys, provide expert advice, and subsidiary management is handled by the Internal Audit Office.
Shareholder Returns
Continuing semi-annual dividends. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the dividend is ¥62.50 per share (interim ¥25.00 + year-end ¥37.50), with a payout ratio of 44.1%. A significant increase to ¥94.00 (interim ¥37.50 + year-end ¥56.50) is planned for FY2027 (ending March 2027). Share buybacks were also conducted (¥725 million in the current fiscal year).
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is stable and continuous profit distribution, with dividends paid twice a year via interim and year-end dividends. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the actual dividend was ¥62.50 per share (interim ¥25.00 + year-end ¥37.50), with a payout ratio of 44.1% and a net asset dividend rate of 3.7%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the forecast dividend is ¥94.00 per share (interim ¥37.50 + year-end ¥56.50), with a planned payout ratio of 65.1%.
ESG
Human capital (DE&I and talent development) is positioned as the top-priority issue, with KPIs set including a 43% ratio of female managers, zero information leaks, and a 100% training participation rate. For climate change, IEA/IPCC scenario analysis has been conducted, and GHG emissions, energy, water, and paper usage are monitored. While no numerical targets have been set, the company is committed to reducing these figures.
Last updated: June 18, 2026