Garden Co., Ltd.
274A・Standard Market・Retail Trade
Garden Co., Ltd.
274A・Standard Market・Retail Trade
Governance
The company transitioned to a Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee in May 2024. The Board of Directors comprises 8 members in total: 5 directors (1 outside director) plus 3 Audit and Supervisory Committee members (2 outside). A Compensation Committee (chaired by an outside director) has been established, alongside a Compliance Committee, Management Committee, and Internal Audit Office, forming a multi-layered governance structure.
Risk Management
Sustainability-related risks are positioned as a key management issue. Information is gathered and reviewed at the management meeting held once a month, and a system has been established to promptly report and deliberate on significant risks at the Board of Directors (including the Audit and Supervisory Committee) meetings. Diverse risks, including financial, environmental, information security, and quality management risks, are identified and assessed by each department, and the Internal Audit Office conducts periodic audits and reporting.
Shareholder Returns
Annual dividend for FY2026 (ending February 2026) was ¥100 per share (interim ¥45, year-end ¥55). Forecast for FY2027 (ending February 2027) is an annual dividend of ¥90 (interim ¥45, year-end ¥45), representing a planned dividend decrease. No mention of share buybacks.
Dividend Policy
The company aims for stable and continuous dividends with a target payout ratio of 40% or more, while securing internal reserves for future business expansion and strengthening its management foundation. Internal reserves are used for investments such as M&A, new store openings, renovations, personnel recruitment, and training. The annual dividend forecast for FY2027 (ending February 2027) is ¥90 per share (interim ¥45, year-end ¥45).
ESG
The Company positions human capital as its most critical priority, promoting the recruitment, development, and retention of diverse talent. It has set a target to reduce the employee turnover rate from 18.62% in FY2025 (ending February 2025) to 16.62% in FY2026 (ending February 2026). The Company is also working to reduce food loss and to build a supportive working environment, including the development of childcare and family care support systems, with a male employee childcare leave uptake rate of 62.5%.
Last updated: May 27, 2026