AXIS CO.,LTD.
4012・Standard Market・Information & Communication
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. Consists of 6 directors (3 outside directors, 50% outside ratio) and 3 corporate auditors (all outside). A Nomination and Compensation Committee (advisory body) has been established, which met 6 times during the fiscal year under review. The Board of Directors met 20 times during the year, with all directors attending every meeting. Following the general shareholders meeting in March 2026, the structure is scheduled to transition to 7 directors (3 outside directors) and 4 corporate auditors (all outside).
Risk Management
The company has established a basic policy stating that
Shareholder Returns
Continuing progressive dividend policy. The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is ¥57 per share (year-end lump sum), a 23.9% increase from the actual ¥46 in the previous fiscal year. No change to the policy under the new medium-term management plan "Go Beyond," which targets a payout ratio of 40% or more. As a subsequent event, 1,500 shares of restricted stock (disposal price of ¥1,496 per share) were disposed of to 3 directors in April 2026.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is a single year-end dividend paid once annually, with a progressive dividend policy adopted. Based on the medium-term management plan "Go Beyond" (formulated in February 2026), the policy is to raise the payout ratio to 40% or more. The actual dividend for FY2025 (ending December 2025) was ¥46 per share (¥0 at the second quarter-end + ¥46 at year-end). The forecast for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is ¥57 per share (¥0 at the second quarter-end + ¥57 at year-end), an increase of ¥11 from the previous fiscal year. No revision to the earnings forecast. In addition, the company has introduced a restricted stock compensation system for directors (3 directors, excluding outside directors), and on April 23, 2026, disposed of 1,500 treasury shares (¥1,496 per share, total disposal amount of ¥2,244 thousand).
ESG
The company positions human capital as a source of sustainable competitive advantage, and adopts policies of "developing next-generation digital talent" and "creating an environment where employees want to continue working." It has set a target of cumulative human capital investment of ¥3.0 billion by 2029, along with various qualification acquisition targets. It has obtained Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization certification (Silver) and Kurumin certification. It has achieved a 100% rate of male employees taking childcare leave and an average of 10.6 days of annual paid leave taken. The Board of Directors oversees sustainability-related risks and opportunities, and a framework has been established to reflect performance outcomes in officer compensation.
Last updated: March 19, 2026