Hatena Co., Ltd.
3930・Growth Market・Information & Communication
Governance
The company has adopted a corporate structure with a board of statutory auditors. It consists of 6 directors (including 1 outside director, an outside ratio of approximately 17%), and in addition to regular monthly board of directors meetings (16 held during the fiscal year under review), it has established a Compliance and Risk Committee, a Management Committee, and a board of statutory auditors. A nomination committee and a compensation committee have not been established.
Risk Management
The Corporate Division serves as the department in charge, sharing information with each division to detect and prevent risks at an early stage. The company has established Risk Management Regulations and Internal Whistleblowing Regulations, and the Compliance and Risk Committee (held at least once every half year) deliberates on legal compliance and internal controls. A structure has been built in which two internal audit personnel report to both the President and the Audit & Supervisory Board Members under a dual reporting line.
Shareholder Returns
No dividend continuation in FY2026 (ending July 2026) (annual dividend was also ¥0 in FY2025 (ended July 2025)). The dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending July 2026) is currently undetermined. Due to the recording of an extraordinary loss related to the funds outflow incident, the company posted a quarterly net loss of ¥718 million, and maintains its policy of prioritizing retained earnings. A small amount of treasury stock was acquired (¥48 thousand during the period).
Dividend Policy
The annual dividend for FY2025 (ended July 2025) was ¥0 (no dividend). The dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending July 2026) is currently undetermined. The company continues its policy of prioritizing the accumulation of retained earnings as it remains in a growth phase. When distributing dividends from surplus, the basic policy is to pay a year-end dividend once per year, with interim dividends possible subject to a resolution of the Board of Directors.
ESG
On the human capital front, the company has established the Flexible Work Style System (nationwide, super flex) as a permanent policy, along with reskilling programs, internal regulations addressing LGBT considerations, and comprehensive occupational accident insurance, reflecting diversity and health management initiatives. Regarding climate change, no significant impact on the internet business is anticipated, so TCFD disclosure has not yet been implemented, though future response is under consideration. Specific ESG targets have not been set, and the company states it will consider data collection and disclosure items going forward. It discloses a female manager ratio of 35.3% and a male childcare leave uptake rate of 100%.
Last updated: October 28, 2025