UNITED, Inc.
2497・Growth Market・Services
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors consists of 7 members (including 3 outside directors, an outside ratio of approximately 43%), and the Board of Corporate Auditors consists of 3 members (including 2 outside auditors). In addition to a regular Board of Directors meeting held once a month, the company has established a Standing Directors' Meeting and an Executive Officers' Meeting, and has also introduced an executive officer system.
Risk Management
The Corporate Management Division oversees risk across the entire group, and each company has established a system to continuously identify and report business risks. The Internal Audit Office conducts cross-organizational risk monitoring based on the Internal Audit Regulations, and reports to the Board of Directors and the Board of Corporate Auditors as appropriate.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend is ¥23 per share (interim ¥11.5 + year-end ¥11.5), with total dividends of ¥861 million. Due to the recording of a net loss attributable to owners of the parent, the payout ratio is not applicable. Share buybacks of ¥1,129 million were carried out. The projected dividend for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is ¥22 per share annually (interim ¥11 + year-end ¥11).
Dividend Policy
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend is ¥23 per share (interim ¥11.5 + year-end ¥11.5), with total dividends of ¥861 million. Due to the recording of a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,559 million, the payout ratio is not applicable (—). The projected dividend for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is ¥22 per share annually (interim ¥11 + year-end ¥11).
ESG
Under the purpose statement "Maximizing the power of will and accelerating the good progress of society," the company is engaged in ESG initiatives centered on strengthening human capital. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), it achieved a 31.3% ratio of female managers, an average tenure of 8.7 years, and a 100% childcare leave utilization rate for women. It has also implemented internal environment improvements such as work-from-home subsidies, mental health care, and childcare subsidies.
Last updated: June 17, 2026