HONYAKU Center Inc.
2483・Standard Market・Services
Governance
As a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, the company has seven directors (including three outside directors, all of whom serve on the Audit and Supervisory Committee), with the Board of Directors responsible for decision-making and oversight functions. A Compliance Committee, Risk Management Committee, and Internal Audit Office have been established, and accounting audits are conducted by Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC.
Risk Management
The Company has established a Risk Management Committee, which identifies risks at each group company and department, evaluates their materiality using a risk map, and determines countermeasures. For information security, a risk management process based on ISMS (ISO27001) and Privacy Mark certification has been introduced, and a compliance help line has also been established.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), dividend per share is ¥140 (a substantial increase from ¥75 in the prior period), with total dividends of ¥469 million and a payout ratio of 101.6%. A dividend of ¥140 per share is also forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027). There has been a minor track record of share buybacks.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is a year-end dividend paid once annually. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the company implemented a dividend of ¥140 per share (total dividends of ¥469 million, consolidated payout ratio of 101.6%, dividend on net assets ratio of 6.8%), representing a substantial increase from the prior period (¥75). A dividend of ¥140 per share (payout ratio of 94.1%) is also forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027). Note that interim dividends are also permitted under the articles of incorporation.
ESG
On the environmental front, the company promotes energy conservation, waste reduction, and green procurement, and is also working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In terms of human capital, it has achieved a female employee ratio of approximately 70% and a female manager ratio of approximately 50%, and is promoting diverse working styles, including an overhaul of its personnel system in FY2024 and the introduction of work-from-home and flextime systems. However, quantitative sustainability targets have not yet been set at this time.
Last updated: June 24, 2026