HITO-Communications Holdings,Inc.
4433・Prime Market・Information & Communication
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. Composed of 8 directors (3 outside directors, outside ratio 37.5%) and 3 corporate auditors (2 of whom are outside auditors). An executive officer system has been adopted, and management oversight is conducted through regular monthly Board of Directors meetings (17 meetings held during the fiscal year under review). No nomination committee or compensation committee has been confirmed to exist.
Risk Management
In normal times, risk management is handled by each department and the Group Corporate Planning Office, while in the event of an emergency, a task force headquarters headed by the Representative Director and President is established. The Internal Audit Office audits the state of crisis management and reports to the Board of Directors and the Board of Corporate Auditors. A system has been established to comprehensively grasp and manage business risks, including sustainability-related risks, at the monthly Group President's Meeting.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending August 2026), an interim dividend of ¥18.00 has already been paid, and a year-end dividend of ¥19.50 (annual total ¥37.50) is forecast. This represents a projected increase of ¥0.50 from the prior year's annual dividend of ¥37.00. There has been no revision to the dividend forecast. The company's articles of incorporation stipulate that share buybacks can be conducted by resolution of the Board of Directors.
Dividend Policy
For FY2026 (ending August 2026), an interim dividend of ¥18.00 has already been paid, and a year-end dividend of ¥19.50 (annual total ¥37.50) is forecast. This represents a projected increase of ¥0.50 from the prior fiscal year's (FY2025, ended August 2025) annual dividend of ¥37.00 (interim ¥18.00, year-end ¥19.00). There has been no revision to the dividend forecast since the most recent announcement.
ESG
Based on the TCFD recommendations, the company conducts annual climate change scenario analysis (transition risk: 2°C/1.5°C, physical risk: 4°C). It has set targets of achieving net-zero GHG emissions across the entire value chain and a 100% renewable energy ratio by 2030, and carbon negativity by 2050. In terms of human capital, it discloses a female manager ratio of 13.1% (47.4% at the leadership level) and a foreign national regular employee ratio exceeding 20%. The Sustainability Committee, reporting directly to the President, drives these initiatives, with the Board of Directors providing regular oversight.
Last updated: November 27, 2025