Mitsubishi Research Institute,Inc.
3636・Prime Market・Information & Communication
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. Board of Directors consists of 9 members (5 outside), with 4 independent outside directors (following the ordinary general meeting of shareholders, the board will consist of 8 directors, 4 of whom are outside directors). The CG Guidelines stipulate that independent outside directors shall comprise at least one-third of the total number of directors. A Governance Advisory Committee has been established as an advisory body to the Board of Directors, deliberating on the appointment and dismissal of the CEO and other officers, executive compensation, and evaluation of the Board's effectiveness.
Risk Management
The company has introduced its proprietary comprehensive risk management system (ARMS) and monitors early risk warning signs through monthly KRIs (Key Risk Indicators). An Internal Control and Risk Management Committee has been established, and project management, legal, and information security functions have been strengthened across the group. Regarding climate change risk, in line with the TCFD framework, the company conducts scenario analyses under 1.5°C and 4°C scenarios and reports the results to the Management Committee and the Board of Directors.
Shareholder Returns
Basic policy is continuous stable dividends with a consolidated payout ratio target of around 40%, paying dividends twice a year (interim and year-end). For FY2026 (ending September 2026), an annual dividend of ¥165 is planned, consisting of an interim dividend of ¥80 and a year-end dividend of ¥85 (forecast). No share buybacks were conducted during the current interim period.
Dividend Policy
Dividends are determined based on continuous stable payouts as the basic policy, comprehensively taking into account business performance, future funding needs, and financial soundness, with a consolidated payout ratio target of around 40%. Dividends are paid twice a year, interim and year-end. The dividend per share for FY2026 (ending September 2026) is ¥165 (interim ¥80 already paid + year-end ¥85 forecast). The scheduled dividend payment commencement date is June 8, 2026. The previous fiscal year (FY2025, ended September 2025) results were the same annual amount of ¥165 (interim ¥80 + year-end ¥85).
ESG
Established a sustainability management promotion structure with the President serving as CSO (Chief Sustainability Officer). GHG emissions (Scope 1 & 2) were 5,917 tCO2e in FY2024 (ended September 2024), with a renewable energy ratio of 38.2% achieved, and a carbon neutrality target set for 2050. On the human capital front, personnel system reforms (unification into role-based grades and introduction of a cluster system) were implemented in October 2025, alongside the establishment of the MRI Academy and promotion of DE&I. Results for FY2025 (ended September 2025) included an average of 3.37 training sessions attended per employee, a female hiring ratio of 29.8%, and an engagement score of 73.4.
Last updated: December 10, 2025