Medical Net, Inc.
3645・Growth Market・Information & Communication
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. Comprised of 6 directors (including 2 outside directors: Hiroaki Kato and Soko Sugawara) and 4 corporate auditors (all outside). The Board of Directors meets 18 times per year with full attendance. Neither a Nomination Committee nor a Compensation Committee has been established. A Compliance Committee has been established, and a whistleblowing system and directors' and officers' liability insurance are also in place.
Risk Management
Based on the Risk Management Regulations, the head of the Administration Division serves as the Chief Risk Management Officer, consolidating and managing risk information. In the event of a significant risk occurrence, a Risk Response Office is established to enable rapid response. A system for regular reporting to the Board of Directors and Audit & Supervisory Board Members has been put in place, along with a framework for obtaining advice from external experts such as lawyers as necessary. The Compliance Committee identifies, evaluates, and implements preventive measures for risks.
Shareholder Returns
Dividend per share for FY2026 (ending May 2026) is ¥3.00 (total dividends ¥27 million, payout ratio 20.2%). FY2027 (ending May 2027) is also forecast at ¥3.00 (payout ratio 19.1%). During the current period, the company disposed of treasury shares through a third-party allotment with Yoshida Co., Ltd. as the allottee (disposal proceeds of ¥155 million).
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay appropriate dividends in line with performance, comprehensively taking into account the trend of business results, financial condition, and future management plans. The basic approach is to pay dividends once a year at fiscal year-end, with the decision-making body being the general shareholders' meeting. Dividend per share results for the most recent three fiscal years: FY2025 (ended May 2025) ¥3.00 (total dividends ¥26 million, payout ratio -38.4%), FY2026 (ending May 2026) ¥3.00 (total dividends ¥27 million, payout ratio 20.2%), FY2027 (ending May 2027) forecast ¥3.00 (payout ratio forecast 19.1%).
ESG
No formal sustainability policy has been established, but sustainability is discussed regularly by the Board of Directors. The company has identified "development of the in-house work environment" and "recruitment, development, and promotion of diversity in human resources" as key issues. It discloses a ratio of female employees of 48.5% and a ratio of female managers of 27.1% (on a non-consolidated basis for the filing company). The company has established childcare support programs, work-from-home arrangements, a side-job system, a health and safety committee, and stress checks, among other measures. No quantitative targets or indicators related to climate change are disclosed.
Last updated: August 27, 2025