Hobonichi Co., Ltd.
3560・Standard Market・Retail Trade
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. Comprised of 5 directors (2 outside directors) and 3 corporate auditors (all outside). A voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee has been established, chaired by an independent outside director. Following the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on November 29, 2025, the company plans to transition to a board of 7 directors (2 outside directors).
Risk Management
Internal audits are conducted by the Internal Audit Office (3 concurrent members) under the direct authority of the Representative Director and President. A cross-organizational compliance and risk management framework has been established based on the Risk Management Regulations, with the General Manager of the Administration Department serving as the Chief Risk Management Officer. With respect to information security risk, the Information Security Committee meets once every two weeks, and management is carried out through the acquisition and renewal of ISMS certification.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is a single year-end dividend, with the annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending August 2026) at ¥90 per share (unchanged from the previous fiscal year's actual result). Share buybacks can be conducted flexibly in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is a single year-end dividend, with the dividend amount determined based on cash flow conditions and other factors. FY2025 (ended August 2025, previous fiscal year) actual result: ¥90 per share (¥0 at second quarter-end, ¥90 at year-end). FY2026 (ending August 2026) forecast: ¥90 per share (¥0 at second quarter-end, ¥90 forecast at year-end). No revision from the most recently announced dividend forecast.
ESG
The company has established four materiality themes: "Sustainable Content Development," "Creating a Workplace That Fosters Creativity," "Thorough Information Security Measures," and "Cultivating Partnerships." In terms of human capital, it discloses a female ratio in management positions of 33.3% (target: 40%) and a male childcare leave uptake rate of 33.3% (target: 50%). The company promotes diverse working styles through initiatives such as flextime and remote work arrangements.
Last updated: November 28, 2025