BUFFALO CO.,LTD.
3352・Standard Market・Retail Trade
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee (transitioned in 2016). The Board of Directors consists of 6 members (including 2 outside directors, both of whom serve on the Audit and Supervisory Committee), and the Governance Committee (established in 2021, with outside directors comprising a majority) deliberates on matters related to nominations, compensation, and governance.
Risk Management
The company has established an integrated risk management structure centered on the Board of Directors, operating a cyclical process of risk identification, assessment, response, and monitoring. It has put in place a Compliance Code, an internal whistleblowing system, crisis management regulations, personal information protection regulations, and internal information management regulations, and conducts store patrol guidance (approximately 4 times per year) as well as regular and surprise audits by the Internal Audit Office.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), annual dividend per share is ¥65 (interim ¥30 + year-end ¥35), with a payout ratio of 34.4%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the annual dividend is forecast at ¥70 (interim ¥35 + year-end ¥35). During the fiscal year under review, treasury shares equivalent to ¥25 thousand were acquired.
Dividend Policy
While placing primary emphasis on stable dividends, the Company implements dividends commensurate with growth, comprehensively taking into account future capital expenditures, financial condition, and medium- to long-term profit levels. Dividends are paid twice a year in principle, as an interim dividend and a year-end dividend; the interim dividend is determined by resolution of the Board of Directors, and the year-end dividend by resolution of the General Meeting of Shareholders. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the actual annual dividend per share is ¥65 (interim ¥30 + year-end ¥35), with a payout ratio of 34.4% and total dividends of ¥152 million. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the forecast annual dividend per share is ¥70 (interim ¥35 + year-end ¥35), with a forecast payout ratio of 33.8%.
ESG
The company views the spread of EVs, HVs, and other next-generation vehicles as an opportunity and is promoting the strengthening of maintenance technology and DX. In terms of human capital, it has introduced a three-day weekend system, implemented base pay increases, and expanded the hiring of women (targets for FY2030 (ending March 2030): a 20% increase in the number of hires and an average tenure of 7 years). In the Autobacs Business, the actual increase in the number of female full-time employee hires exceeded the target, reaching a 33.3% increase.
Last updated: June 18, 2026