Choushimaru Co.,Ltd.
3075・Standard Market・Retail Trade
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. The Board of Directors comprises 9 members in total: 5 directors excluding audit and supervisory committee members (1 of whom is an outside director), plus 4 outside directors serving as audit and supervisory committee members (all independent). A Compensation Committee has been established (composed of 5 independent outside directors, the Representative Director and President, and a Director serving as Special Advisor). No Nomination Committee has been established.
Risk Management
The Crisis Management Committee (convened regularly twice a year) serves as the core body for risk management, overseeing risks such as disasters, complaints, reputational damage, and information leaks in accordance with the Crisis Management Regulations. Sustainability-related risks are examined and identified in detail by the SDGs Committee, which coordinates with the Crisis Management Committee to establish a responsive framework. The Internal Audit Office conducts regular internal audits in coordination with the Audit and Supervisory Committee.
Shareholder Returns
The projected annual dividend for FY2027 (ending February 2027) is ¥15 per share (year-end lump sum). This represents an increase of ¥1 from the prior fiscal year's actual dividend of ¥14. No interim dividend is set. There is no mention of share buybacks being conducted. A shareholder benefit reserve is recorded, and a shareholder benefit program exists.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay dividends once annually at fiscal year-end. Actual dividend for FY2026 (ended February 2026) was ¥14 per share (interim ¥0, year-end ¥14). The projected dividend for FY2027 (ending February 2027) is ¥15 per share (interim ¥0, year-end ¥15). There has been no revision from the most recently announced dividend forecast.
ESG
The company promotes sustainability management centered on the SDGs Committee (comprising three subcommittees: Environment, Food Culture, and Human Resources). It recognizes risks related to raw material procurement and food safety arising from climate change and has formulated a materiality map. Regarding human capital, the company discloses quantitative targets such as a female regular employee ratio of 15.3% (with a target of 17.0% for the 49th fiscal period), a male childcare leave utilization rate of 100.0%, and 133 employees aged 65 or older covered by social insurance. The gender wage gap (68.5% for regular employees) is recognized as an issue to be addressed.
Last updated: May 28, 2026