WILLs Inc.
4482・Growth Market・Information & Communication
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors consists of 7 members in total, including 2 outside directors (outside ratio of approximately 28.6%), and the Board of Corporate Auditors consists of 3 members, all of whom are outside auditors. A Nomination Committee and a Compensation Committee have not been established, but a Risk and Compliance Committee has been established and meets quarterly. All directors attended all 14 Board of Directors meetings held during the fiscal year.
Risk Management
The company has established the "Risk Management Regulations," and the Risk and Compliance Committee (comprising 6 members), chaired by the President and Representative Director, meets quarterly. Through audits by the Internal Audit Office and collaboration with external experts such as legal counsel and certified public accountants, the company strives to prevent risks in advance and detect them at an early stage. In terms of information management, the company has obtained Privacy Mark and ISO27001 certifications.
Shareholder Returns
The company's basic policy is to pay stable and continuous dividends twice a year (interim and year-end). For FY2026 (ending December 2026), the annual dividend forecast is ¥18.0 per share (interim ¥9.0 + year-end ¥9.0), representing a planned increase of ¥5.0 year-on-year. Share buybacks may be conducted based on a resolution of the Board of Directors under the Articles of Incorporation.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to maintain stable and continuous dividends, taking into account the balance with internal reserves necessary for future business development, while considering each period's business performance and social conditions. Dividends are paid twice a year (interim and year-end). The actual dividend for FY2025 (ended December 2025) was ¥13.0 per share annually (interim ¥6.5 + year-end ¥6.5). The forecast for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is ¥18.0 per share annually (interim ¥9.0 + year-end ¥9.0). There has been no revision to the most recently announced dividend forecast.
ESG
Under the management philosophy of "MAXIMIZE CORPORATE VALUE," the company promotes support for CO2 emissions reduction through digitalization via its business activities (virtual shareholders meetings, promotion of digitization, etc.) and contributes to society through regional revitalization and donation programs. In terms of human capital, the company emphasizes the promotion of D&I, achieving a female employee ratio of 45.7% and a female manager ratio of 23.6% as of the end of FY2025 (ending December 2025). The company has established flextime, telework, and childcare/family care leave systems, building an environment where diverse talent can thrive.
Last updated: March 26, 2026