Ascentech K.K.
3565・Standard Market・Wholesale Trade
Governance
A company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee (transitioned in 2020). The board consists of 7 directors (4 internal directors and 3 outside audit and supervisory committee members, plus 2 outside non-committee directors), and a voluntary Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee has been established in which independent outside directors hold a majority. The Board of Directors meets 15 times per year (with a high overall attendance rate).
Risk Management
A Risk Management Committee, chaired by the Chairman of the Board, has been established, meeting once per quarter to discuss risk assessment and countermeasures. The Internal Audit Office verifies the appropriateness and effectiveness of the risk management framework, and a system is in place to report material risks to the Board of Directors. A Compliance Committee, an internal whistleblowing system, and information security regulations (having obtained the JAPHIC Mark) have also been established.
Shareholder Returns
Annual dividend per share for FY2026 (ending January 2026) was ¥30.0 (on a pre-stock-split basis). The forecast for FY2027 (ending January 2027) is ¥15.0 (post-split; equivalent to ¥45.0 on a pre-split basis). A 3-for-1 stock split of common shares was implemented effective May 1, 2026. No record of share buyback implementation.
Dividend Policy
The actual annual dividend per share for FY2026 (ending January 2026) was ¥30.0 (¥0.0 at second quarter-end, ¥30.0 at year-end). The dividend forecast for FY2027 (ending January 2027) is ¥7.0 at second quarter-end, ¥8.0 at year-end, totaling ¥15.0 (on a post-stock-split basis). Note that a 3-for-1 stock split of common shares was implemented effective May 1, 2026, and without adjusting for the stock split, the forecasted annual dividend for FY2027 (ending January 2027) would be ¥45.0.
ESG
The "Sustainability Basic Policy" has been resolved by the Board of Directors. As a climate change countermeasure, the company has set a target of reducing GHG emissions (Scope 1+2) by 42% by FY2030 compared to FY2020 (1.5°C pathway level), and is promoting environmental contributions through reduction of PC waste and the spread of telework via virtual desktop technology and the thin client OS "Resalio Lynx". In terms of human capital, the company discloses a female employee ratio of 20.9% (target: 25%) and a foreign national employee ratio of 4.0% (target: 10%), and is promoting diversity with the ratio of mid-career hires among management positions exceeding 94%.
Last updated: April 27, 2026