BALNIBARBI Co.,Ltd.
3418・Growth Market・Retail Trade
Governance
In October 2024, the company transitioned from a company with a board of corporate auditors to a company with an audit and supervisory committee. The board of directors consists of a total of 9 members, comprising 6 executive directors and 3 audit and supervisory committee members (2 of whom are outside directors), and it has established a Compensation Committee, Risk Management Committee, Sustainability Committee, and Group Management Council, and has also introduced an executive officer system (7 members).
Risk Management
Based on the Risk Management Regulations, a Risk Management Committee chaired by the President and Representative Director is convened once a year to identify risks, analyze their likelihood of occurrence and impact, and formulate countermeasures. In the event of an emergency, an Emergency Response Headquarters headed by the President and Representative Director is established, and a system for obtaining advice from external experts (lawyers, tax accountants, certified social insurance labor consultants, etc.) is also in place. A framework has been established whereby the Sustainability Committee and the Risk Management Committee collaborate to report on sustainability-related risks to the Board of Directors.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year. For FY2026 (ending July 2026), an interim dividend of ¥2.50 and a year-end dividend of ¥5.00 (annual forecast of ¥7.50) are planned, maintaining the same level as the previous period. Disposal of treasury shares as restricted stock compensation has already been implemented.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year, an interim dividend and a year-end dividend, with the amount of profit distribution determined after taking into account business results, financial condition, and other factors. For FY2025 (ended July 2025), an interim dividend of ¥2.50 and a year-end dividend of ¥5.00 (annual total of ¥7.50) were paid. For FY2026 (ending July 2026), an interim dividend of ¥2.50 has already been paid, and a year-end dividend of ¥5.00 (annual total of ¥7.50) is forecast, unchanged from the previous period. In addition, based on a resolution of the Board of Directors on November 20, 2025, the company has disposed of treasury shares as restricted stock compensation.
ESG
With the VISION of "Revitalizing and Regenerating Japan Starting from Food," the company is advancing climate change response (conducted 4°C/1.5°C scenario analysis, targeting 42% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 and net-zero by 2050), resource circulation (introduction of food waste disposal units achieving an annual reduction of 48t, achieved 80% reduction in petroleum-based plastic straws), human resource development (strengthening of onboarding, manager, and new graduate training, introduction of employee surveys), and regional revitalization (Awaji Island and Izumo area development). The ratio of women in management positions is 35.0% at the reporting company, and the gender pay gap for all workers is 54.0% (reporting company).
Last updated: October 27, 2025