Living Technologies Inc.
4445・Growth Market・Information & Communication
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. The Board of Directors consists of 6 directors (including 3 outside directors who are members of the Audit and Supervisory Committee), with outside directors comprising 50% of the board. A Compensation Advisory Committee (voluntary) has been established. No Nomination Committee has been established. The Board of Directors met 14 times during the year (including 6 written resolutions), with all directors attending all meetings.
Risk Management
The Company has established Risk Management Regulations and Compliance Management Regulations, and examines and deliberates on risks at weekly management meetings. It has also set up an internal whistleblowing system using an outside attorney as the reporting contact, aiming to prevent and detect misconduct at an early stage.
Shareholder Returns
Dividends remain suspended (annual dividend of ¥0 for both FY2025 (ending September 2025) and the FY2026 (ending September 2026) forecast). Meanwhile, the company conducted a share buyback based on a Board of Directors resolution in November 2025, acquiring ¥322 million in treasury stock during the current interim period. The shareholder benefit program continues.
Dividend Policy
The annual dividend is set at ¥0 for both FY2025 (ending September 2025) and the FY2026 (ending September 2026) forecast. The company currently continues its no-dividend policy, and the timing of dividend implementation remains undetermined. When dividends are paid, the basic policy is a single year-end dividend, and the articles of incorporation stipulate that this may be decided by resolution of the Board of Directors.
ESG
The Company positions human capital risk as its most critical issue and has implemented measures such as support for acquiring IT-related qualifications (18 additional employees obtained certifications in the current period), setting a mandatory time for complete departure from work, and introducing an employee survey. Specific ESG indicators and targets have not yet been established, and the Company is considering their formulation and disclosure going forward.
Last updated: December 26, 2025