WORLD CO., LTD.
3612・Prime Market・Textiles & Apparels
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. Of the 6 directors (excluding Audit and Supervisory Committee members), 3 are outside directors; of the 3 Audit and Supervisory Committee members, 2 are outside directors. The company has established a voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee in which outside directors hold a majority (chaired by an outside director), oriented toward a monitoring model. The Board of Directors meets 14 times per year.
Risk Management
A Risk Management Committee has been established under the President and Representative Director, CEO, to drive the Group-wide compliance and risk management program. Climate change, human capital, and human rights risks are overseen by the Sustainability Committee, which coordinates with the Risk Management Committee in addressing them. The Internal Audit Department conducts Group-wide audits, and a whistleblowing system operates through a Corporate Ethics Hotline.
Shareholder Returns
Aiming to improve TSR under the new medium-term management plan "VISION-W." The forecast annual dividend for FY2027 (ending February 2027) is ¥67 (¥31 at second-quarter end, ¥36 at year-end). A 1-for-2 stock split was implemented in March 2026. No mention of share buybacks.
Dividend Policy
Dividends are paid twice a year (at second-quarter end and year-end). The forecast annual dividend for FY2027 (ending February 2027) is ¥67 (¥31 at second-quarter end, ¥36 at year-end). A stock split at a ratio of 2 shares for each 1 share of common stock was implemented effective March 1, 2026; on a pre-split basis, the actual dividend for FY2026 (ended February 2026) totaled ¥109 (¥49 interim, ¥60 year-end). Under the new medium-term management plan "VISION-W," the company has set a goal of continuously improving TSR (Total Shareholder Return), with key financial targets of ROE of 12.5% or higher, ROIC of 8.5% or higher, and a net D/E ratio of 0.75x or lower. No specific dividend payout ratio target is mentioned.
ESG
In June 2022, the company expressed support for the TCFD recommendations and announced the "World Sustainability Plan." It is advancing the calculation of Supply Chain CO2 emissions and resource circulation (Circular Business), while in human capital management it has set KPIs across four themes: "knowledge sharing, productivity improvement, diversity, and engagement." The company has been certified as a Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2025. It is also implementing diversity initiatives such as DE&I training, promotion of women's advancement, and encouragement of male employees to take childcare leave.
Last updated: May 21, 2026