Wel-Dish.Incorporated
2901・Standard Market・Foods
Governance
The company has an Audit and Supervisory Committee structure. The Board of Directors consists of 9 members in total: 4 internal directors (including the President and Representative Director) and 5 outside directors serving as Audit and Supervisory Committee members, with outside directors accounting for approximately 55.6% of the board. No Nomination Committee or Compensation Committee has been established. The Board of Directors met 11 times per year and the Audit and Supervisory Committee met 6 times per year, achieving a 100% attendance rate for all members.
Risk Management
The Risk and Compliance Committee meets quarterly to share risk information, promote compliance, and respond promptly in the event of violations. The Board of Directors conducts monthly risk monitoring, and internal audits are used to identify and prevent potential risks at an early stage. For M&A transactions, a monthly Investment Committee has been established to share risk information and make decisions.
Shareholder Returns
The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending August 2026) is ¥4.00 per share (year-end lump sum). For FY2025 (5-month fiscal period, ending August 2025), a year-end dividend of ¥1.50 was implemented. The Articles of Incorporation stipulate that share buybacks may be carried out flexibly by resolution of the Board of Directors.
Dividend Policy
The policy is to pay dividends at a certain level in accordance with the amount of net income. For FY2026 (ending August 2026), a year-end dividend of ¥4.00 (total annual dividend of ¥4.00) is forecast. In the previous period (FY2025, ending August 2025, a 5-month fiscal period), a dividend of ¥0.00 at the second-quarter end and ¥1.50 at year-end was implemented, for a total of ¥1.50. No specific target payout ratio has been disclosed.
ESG
The sustainability framework is aligned with the corporate governance structure. On the environmental front, the company is promoting plastic reduction in tea products, adoption of unbleached paper cartons, and extension of shelf life to reduce environmental impact, as well as sales of smaller portion packs to reduce food waste. Regarding human capital, the policy is to recruit and develop diverse talent regardless of gender or age, but specific numerical indicators and targets have not yet been established.
Last updated: November 28, 2025