giftee Inc.
4449・Prime Market・Information & Communication
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. Composed of 7 directors (of which 3 are outside directors, an outside ratio of approximately 43%) and 3 corporate auditors (all outside). A voluntary Nomination Committee and Compensation Committee (each composed of 3 outside directors) have been established. The Board of Directors met 17 times during the fiscal year under review, with a 100% attendance rate for all members. The accounting auditor is Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC.
Risk Management
An enterprise-wide management framework has been established based on the Risk Management Regulations. A Risk Management Committee, chaired by the Head of the Corporate Division, has been set up to identify and recognize material risks, including sustainability risks, and to discuss countermeasures. An advisory framework involving external experts such as lawyers and certified public accountants has also been established, and internal audits verify the appropriateness and effectiveness of the risk management framework.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is progressive dividends targeting a payout ratio of 30% (on a Non-GAAP net income basis). The annual dividend per share is forecast at ¥13 (year-end lump sum) for FY2025 (ending December 2025) and ¥16 (year-end lump sum) for FY2026 (ending December 2026). Share buybacks will be conducted flexibly when investment opportunities fall short of expectations.
Dividend Policy
Progressive dividends are implemented targeting a payout ratio of 30% (on a Non-GAAP net income basis). The basic policy is a year-end dividend paid once annually, with an interim dividend possible upon resolution by the Board of Directors. FY2025 (ending December 2025) actual: annual dividend per share of ¥13 (¥0 at Q2 end, ¥13 at year-end). FY2026 (ending December 2026) forecast: annual dividend per share of ¥16 (¥0 at Q2 end, ¥16 at year-end). No revision from the most recently announced dividend forecast.
ESG
The company has identified materiality themes referencing SASB and the SDGs, and addresses four areas: "Solving Social Issues through Services," "Environment (Climate Change and Resource Utilization)," "Society (D&I, Human Rights, Data Security)," and "Governance." It identifies climate change risks and opportunities based on the TCFD framework, and promotes the use of cloud services powered by renewable energy and the transition to paperless operations. In terms of human capital, the company has already achieved a female manager ratio of 40% and a male childcare leave uptake rate of 87.5%, surpassing the government's targets (30% and 85%, respectively), and has established diverse training programs, health management initiatives, and measures to enhance employee engagement.
Last updated: March 27, 2026