FINDEX Inc.
3649・Prime Market・Information & Communication
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. As of the date of filing the Annual Securities Report, the Board of Directors consists of 9 directors (of whom 3 are outside directors and 3 are independent outside directors). A voluntary "Nomination and Compensation Committee," composed of the President and Representative Director together with the 3 independent outside directors, has been established to deliberate on nominations and compensation. The Board of Directors met 17 times during the fiscal year under review, with an attendance rate of 100% for all members.
Risk Management
A risk management framework has been established across each department and the administrative division, and in the event a material risk arises, a Risk Response Headquarters headed by the President and Representative Director is set up. ESG-related risks are identified and evaluated twice a year by the Sustainability Committee, chaired by a Representative Director, with a framework in place for reporting to and final decision-making by the Board of Directors. Regarding information security, the Company has already obtained ISMS certification, and the Information Security Office, headed by a Director, provides oversight.
Shareholder Returns
Stable and progressive dividend policy with a target payout ratio of 50% and a DOE (dividend on equity) floor of 8.5%. For FY2026, an interim dividend of ¥13.00 and a year-end dividend of ¥14.00 (annual forecast of ¥27.00) are planned, representing an increase from FY2025 (annual ¥22.00). No revision from the previous earnings forecast.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year (interim and year-end), targeting a payout ratio of 50% with a DOE (dividend on equity) floor of 8.5%. The company aims for stable dividend continuity not swayed by single-year performance, together with sustained dividend increases in line with profit growth. The Articles of Incorporation stipulate that dividends of surplus may be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors. FY2025 actual results: interim ¥8.00 + year-end ¥14.00 (annual ¥22.00). FY2026 forecast: interim ¥13.00 + year-end ¥14.00 (annual ¥27.00). No revision from the most recently announced dividend forecast.
ESG
The company endorses the TCFD recommendations and has conducted TCFD scenario analysis (1.5°C and 4°C scenarios). It has set targets of reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 4.2% year on year and reducing Scope 3 emissions per unit of sales by 50% by 2030 (total FY2024 emissions were 5,041 t-CO2). In terms of human capital, the company has set a target of 20% for the ratio of female managers by 2030 (18.5% as of FY2025 results), and has achieved a 100% rate of childcare leave uptake among male employees and a turnover rate of 4.9%. The company has obtained the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's "Kurumin" certification and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "Certified Health and Productivity Management Organization" recognition. It was also ranked in TIME magazine and Statista's "World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2026."
Last updated: March 25, 2026