AEON Fantasy Co.,LTD.
4343・Prime Market・Services
Governance
The company has a Board of Corporate Auditors. It consists of 8 directors (including 3 outside directors) and 4 corporate auditors (including 3 outside corporate auditors). It has established a Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee (comprising 3 independent outside directors and the Representative Director and President), an Internal Control Committee, and a Sustainability Committee, and has also introduced an executive officer system.
Risk Management
A Risk Management Subcommittee and Compliance Subcommittee have been established under the Internal Control Committee, chaired by the President and Representative Director, to consolidate and evaluate risks across the domestic and overseas group as a whole, with periodic reporting to the Board of Directors. The Sustainability Committee (comprising at least one-third external experts) manages progress on materiality issues on a semiannual basis, and a framework has been established to address risks such as climate change, information security, and BCP (business continuity planning).
Shareholder Returns
The company's basic policy is long-term stable dividends, and for FY2026 (ending February 2026), an annual dividend of ¥15 per share (year-end ¥15) was implemented. For FY2027 (ending February 2026 [sic]), an annual dividend of ¥20 (interim ¥10, year-end ¥10) is planned, representing a planned increase of ¥5 year-on-year. No mention of share buybacks or shareholder benefits.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is long-term stable profit distribution, comprehensively taking into account the enhancement of internal reserves, strengthening of the financial structure, business performance, and payout ratio, among other factors. The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending February 2026) is ¥15 per share (year-end ¥15). For FY2027 (ending February 2027), an annual dividend of ¥20 (interim ¥10, year-end ¥10) is planned (no revision from the most recently announced forecast).
ESG
In 2022, the company formulated its purpose and sustainability policy, establishing five materiality themes: "contributing to children's future," "building an organization where employees can work vibrantly," "communication with local communities," "decarbonization, circular economy, and biodiversity conservation," and "strengthening governance." The company endorsed the TCFD (September 2022) and analyzes climate change risks and opportunities. On the human capital front, it achieved a female manager ratio of 51.3%, a male childcare leave uptake rate of 100%, and a disability employment rate of 4.2% (FY2024), and has obtained "Platinum Eruboshi" and "Platinum Kurumin" certifications.
Last updated: May 19, 2026