Welby Inc.
4438・Growth Market・Information & Communication
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. Of the 7 directors, 4 are outside directors (all serving as members of the Audit and Supervisory Committee), giving an outside director ratio of 57.1%. Representative Director Takeshi Hiki serves as chairman, overseeing regular monthly Board of Directors meetings (18 held during the fiscal year under review) and weekly Management Committee meetings. Neither a Nomination Committee nor a Compensation Committee has been established.
Risk Management
Risk management is implemented on the basis of accounting audits by the Audit and Supervisory Committee and the accounting auditor, internal audits by the internal audit officer (Corporate Department General Manager), and regular Compliance Committee meetings. The Company has established an internal reporting system with a point of contact handled by a lawyer separate from its retained legal counsel, and works to identify potential risks at an early stage through collaboration with outside experts (lawyers, certified public accountants, patent attorneys, etc.). Regarding information security, the Company has obtained third-party certification under ISMS and ISO27017, and operates a PDCA cycle through its Information Security Committee.
Shareholder Returns
No dividend for FY2025 (December 2025 fiscal year) (annual dividend of ¥0). No dividend planned for FY2026 (December 2026 fiscal year) either (annual dividend forecast of ¥0). The company continues its policy of prioritizing growth investment and strengthening internal reserves. No share buybacks conducted.
Dividend Policy
The annual dividend for FY2025 (December 2025 fiscal year) is ¥0 (¥0 at end of second quarter, ¥0 at year-end). The forecast for FY2026 (December 2026 fiscal year) is also an annual dividend of ¥0 (¥0 at end of second quarter, ¥0 at year-end). The company continues its policy of not paying dividends as it is currently in a growth phase.
ESG
The company positions information security as its most critical sustainability issue, operating a PDCA cycle through its Information Security Committee, having obtained ISMS and ISO27017 certifications. In terms of human capital, it conducts recruitment, evaluation, and promotion without regard to gender, nationality, age, etc., and promotes diverse and flexible working styles including work-from-home, flextime, approval of side jobs, and encouragement of childcare leave uptake. Quantitative indicators and targets related to human resource acquisition and development have not been set. No disclosure regarding climate change is provided.
Last updated: March 31, 2026