Media Kobo,Inc.
3815・Growth Market・Information & Communication
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors consists of 6 directors (including 2 outside directors, an outside ratio of 33.3%), and the Board of Corporate Auditors consists of 3 auditors (all outside auditors). Half of the officers, 5 in total, are outside officers, of whom 4 have been notified to the Tokyo Stock Exchange as independent officers. No nomination committee or compensation committee has been established.
Risk Management
The Company has established Risk Management Regulations and a Risk Control Matrix, with the administrative department overseeing company-wide risk. The Internal Audit Office (2 members) conducts periodic audits and coordinates with the full-time Audit & Supervisory Board Member in principle once a month. A system for obtaining advice from external experts (lawyers, certified public accountants, etc.) has also been established, with efforts made toward early detection of potential risks.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending August 2026), the company forecasts a full-year net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥587 million, with an annual dividend of no dividend (¥0). There is no change to the dividend forecast. An interim shareholder benefit program has already been introduced (with an associated cost of ¥62 million recorded).
Dividend Policy
The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending August 2026) is ¥0.00 (no dividend). The company forecasts a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥587 million and does not plan to pay dividends. There has been no revision to the dividend forecast from the most recently announced figures.
ESG
The key sustainability focus area is human capital. The company has adopted a hiring and development policy that emphasizes skills and motivation regardless of personal attributes, utilizing OJT and e-learning. The proportion of women in management positions stands at 36.4%, exceeding the government target (30%). Quantitative targets and indicators for climate change and other areas have not yet been established. The company maintains its personal information management system through Privacy Mark certification (obtained in 2007, renewed every two years).
Last updated: November 21, 2025