SKYLARK HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
3197・Prime Market・Retail Trade
Governance
The company is structured as a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. The Board of Directors consists of 12 directors (6 of whom are outside directors, an outside director ratio of 50%), and voluntary Nomination Committee and Compensation Committee (each with a majority of independent outside directors) have been established. The Board of Directors meets 13 times per year.
Risk Management
Based on the "Group Risk Management Regulations," the "Group Risk & Compliance Committee," chaired by the Representative Director, President and COO, centrally manages risks across the group and identifies and reviews risks at least once a year. A system has been established whereby responsible departments individually address risks such as food safety, information security, and labor-related risks.
Shareholder Returns
Targeting a consolidated dividend payout ratio of approximately 30% on an adjusted net income basis, with a basic policy of securing internal reserves while maintaining continuous dividends. For FY2026 (ending December 2026), an annual dividend of ¥26.00 (interim ¥10.00 + year-end ¥16.00) is forecast. Share repurchases of ¥400 million were carried out during the first quarter under review.
Dividend Policy
The policy is to secure internal reserves in preparation for capital expenditures aimed at future business development and enhancing corporate value, while continuing to pay dividends to shareholders. The company targets a consolidated dividend payout ratio of approximately 30% on an adjusted net income basis. Actual results for FY2025 (ended December 2025) were an interim dividend of ¥8.00, a year-end dividend of ¥14.00, and an annual dividend of ¥22.00. The forecast for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is an interim dividend of ¥10.00, a year-end dividend of ¥16.00, and an annual dividend of ¥26.00 (an increase of ¥4.00 from the previous fiscal year). In addition, dividends paid of ¥3,120 million were disbursed during the cumulative first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year under review.
ESG
Climate change and biodiversity disclosures aligned with TCFD and TNFD recommendations. Targets for 2030 include a 50.4% reduction in CO2 emissions versus 2018 levels, with a goal of net zero by 2050, supported by initiatives such as solar power installation. In terms of human capital, KPIs have been set, including a 15.2% ratio of female managers (target of 30% by 2030) and a 68% paid leave utilization rate (target of 80%). A mechanism has been introduced linking executive compensation to ESG indicators (CDP and DJBIC ratings, CO2 emissions, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction). In responsible procurement, the company obtained ISO20400 certification, the first in the restaurant industry to do so.
Last updated: March 26, 2026