Appirits Inc.
4174・Standard Market・Information & Communication
Governance
The company has a Board of Corporate Auditors structure. The Board of Directors consists of 5 directors (including 3 outside directors, an outside ratio of 60%), and the Board of Corporate Auditors consists of 3 auditors (including 2 outside auditors). An executive officer system has been introduced, and the Executive Officers' Meeting, held weekly, enables prompt decision-making. Neither a nomination committee nor a compensation committee has been established.
Risk Management
The company has established a Risk & Compliance Management Committee chaired by the Representative Director and President, which meets once per quarter. The committee provides centralized oversight of company-wide risks including market risk, information security, and labor-related matters, and reports important matters to the Board of Directors. An external attorney also participates to provide supervisory advice. An internal whistleblowing system has also been established.
Shareholder Returns
The annual dividend forecast for FY2027 (ending January 2027) is ¥29.00 per share (interim ¥14.50 + year-end ¥14.50), an increase of ¥1.00 from the previous fiscal year's actual of ¥28.00. Shareholder returns continue via a combination of this dividend and share buybacks (holdings of ¥115,562 thousand). No change to earnings forecasts.
Dividend Policy
The dividend payout ratio target is approximately 30%, determined by comprehensively considering each period's business performance, shareholders' equity, and the earnings environment. The company aims to continue stable dividend increases that reflect business performance. Dividends of surplus are implemented based on resolutions of the Board of Directors. For FY2027 (ending January 2027), an annual dividend of ¥29.00 is planned, comprising an interim dividend of ¥14.50 and a year-end dividend of ¥14.50 (an increase of ¥1.00 from the previous fiscal year).
ESG
Promoting sustainability management from an ESG perspective. In human capital development, the company emphasizes three elements: "co-creation and co-learning," "talent development," and "improving productive capacity," and has established diverse working arrangements including telework, flextime, and childcare leave. The company achieved a 25.9% female ratio among managers and a 100% male childcare leave take-up rate. Quantitative sustainability targets have not yet been set.
Last updated: April 28, 2026