Broadleaf Co., Ltd.
3673・Prime Market・Information & Communication
Governance
The company has a Board of Corporate Auditors system. Of the 5 directors, 3 are outside directors (a majority), ensuring transparency and fairness. It has established an Evaluation and Compensation Committee (comprising 2 outside directors and the Representative Director and President, chaired by an outside director) and has also introduced an executive officer system. The attendance rate at Board of Directors meetings for all directors was 16 out of 16 meetings (100%).
Risk Management
The Risk and Compliance Committee meets monthly in accordance with the Risk Management Regulations to monitor risks across the group. Monitoring results are reported directly to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis, and the Internal Audit Office also conducts effectiveness assessments. Sustainability risks, including climate change risk, are also managed on an integrated basis by the same committee.
Shareholder Returns
Dividends are paid twice a year with a target consolidated payout ratio of 40% or more. For FY2025 (ending December 2025), the total dividend was ¥6.0 per share (interim ¥2.5, year-end ¥3.5). For FY2026 (ending December 2026), the total dividend is forecast at ¥15.0 per share (interim ¥7.5, year-end ¥7.5), representing a substantial increase of 2.5 times year on year.
Dividend Policy
The company aims for a consolidated payout ratio of 40% or more, distributing profits in line with business performance. The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year, comprising an interim dividend and a year-end dividend. The actual dividend for FY2025 (ending December 2025) was ¥6.0 per share in total (interim ¥2.5, year-end ¥3.5). The forecast dividend for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is ¥15.0 per share in total (interim ¥7.5, year-end ¥7.5).
ESG
As part of its climate change response, the company has conducted TCFD-compliant scenario analysis (4°C and 1.5°C scenarios) and set a target of net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035. In FY2024, Scope 1 emissions were 872 t-CO2 and Scope 2 emissions were 316 t-CO2, showing a declining trend. In terms of human capital, the company is promoting D&I (advancement of women and employment of people with disabilities), introducing a new role-grade-based HR system (to be implemented in January 2026), and conducting quarterly engagement surveys. Specific numerical targets for human capital have not yet been set.
Last updated: March 23, 2026