MEDLEY,INC.
4480・Prime Market・Information & Communication
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors consists of 7 members (including 4 independent outside directors, an outside ratio of approximately 57%), separating oversight from execution. A voluntary Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee, with independent outside directors forming a majority, has been established to ensure fairness and transparency in nominations and compensation. The Internal Audit Office (7 members), reporting directly to the President, conducts internal audits covering all departments and subsidiaries.
Risk Management
Based on the "Risk Management Regulations," the company has established a "Risk Management Committee" composed of full-time directors and executive officers, which identifies risks, examines and implements countermeasures, and conducts monitoring. It has also put in place "Compliance Regulations" and an internal whistleblowing system, with full-time auditors, external attorneys, and the compliance department working together to respond to issues. Strengthening the information management framework (such as obtaining personal information and security certifications) and ensuring stable system operation are also positioned as important priorities.
Shareholder Returns
Continuously non-dividend-paying since founding. No dividend planned for FY2026 (ending December 2026) either (annual dividend of ¥0). Share buybacks are being conducted; 862,200 shares were acquired for ¥1,709 million during Q1 FY2026. Allocating capital to growth investment is positioned as the greatest form of shareholder return.
Dividend Policy
The forecast annual dividend for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is ¥0 (¥0 at the second-quarter end and ¥0 at year-end). The company has not paid dividends since its founding, judging that allocating capital to aggressive investment for sustainable growth constitutes the greatest form of shareholder return. Going forward, the company plans to implement shareholder return measures after taking into account its financial position, business performance, and cash flows, but the possibility and timing of dividend payments remain undetermined at this time.
ESG
Under the mission of "Creating the future of medical healthcare," the company formulated sustainability material issues through a materiality identification process referencing SASB, GRI, and the SDGs, with oversight by the Board of Directors. As part of its climate change response, the company promotes energy conservation and the digitization of documents. In terms of human capital, the company has adopted the code of conduct "Our Essentials," utilizing it in hiring and evaluation, has developed childcare and caregiving support systems, strengthened recruitment of personnel of diverse nationalities, and designed incentive schemes using restricted stock compensation and stock options. The company discloses that the proportion of women in management positions is 36.4% and the male childcare leave uptake rate is 95.8%.
Last updated: March 27, 2026