DEAR LIFE CO.,LTD.
3245・Prime Market・Real Estate
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors consists of 11 members (4 outside directors, an outside ratio of approximately 36.4%), and all 3 corporate auditors are outside corporate auditors. A voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee chaired by an independent outside director has been established, with independent outside directors comprising a majority of the committee members. In FY2025 (ending September 2025), the Board of Directors met 16 times, with all directors and corporate auditors attending every meeting.
Risk Management
A multi-layered risk management framework has been established, centered on the Risk Management and Compliance Committee (reorganized in November 2025), combined with the Sustainability Committee, the Internal Audit Office, and the internal whistleblowing system. Each unit head reports business risks and opportunities to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis and receives oversight from the Board. When acquiring development sites, a disaster risk assessment based on hazard maps is mandatorily documented in the approval request forms, and the company also works in coordination with EY Shin Nihon LLC, tax advisors, and legal counsel.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is a single year-end dividend once per year. Actual results for FY2025 (ending September 2025) were ¥63 per share (total ¥2,741 million). The target for FY2026 (ending September 2026) is ¥64 per share, with no interim dividend. No change to the full-year earnings targets.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is a single year-end dividend once per year, with dividends determined by resolution of the Board of Directors (an interim dividend may also be implemented by Board resolution). Actual results for FY2025 (ending September 2025): ¥63 per share (interim ¥0, year-end ¥63), total dividends of ¥2,741 million. Target for FY2026 (ending September 2026): ¥64 per share (interim ¥0, year-end ¥64 forecast). No revision from the most recently announced dividend forecast.
ESG
ESG management is being promoted centered on the Sustainability Committee established in March 2023. For climate change, scenario analysis was conducted under two scenarios (1.5–2°C and 4°C), and Scope 1+2 emissions were disclosed (total of 193.5 tCO2 for FY2025 (ending September 2025)). In terms of human capital, the company obtained Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2025 (SME category) and the Health Excellent Company (Silver) certification. The ratio of female managers reached 16.7% (target: 25%), and the male childcare leave utilization rate reached 100%. Human capital KPIs targeting FY2030 (ending September 2030) have been set and disclosed.
Last updated: December 16, 2025