H.U. Group Holdings, Inc.
4544・Prime Market・Services
Governance
The company transitioned to a company with a Nomination Committee, etc. in 2005. Of the 9 directors, 7 are independent outside directors (outside director ratio of approximately 78%), and the three committees—Nomination, Audit, and Compensation—are each composed solely of outside directors. The Board of Directors met 17 times during the fiscal year under review, with full attendance achieved.
Risk Management
The company has established a Risk Management Committee based on the Risk Management Regulations and the Risk Management Committee Regulations, and manages risks across the group in an integrated manner, including sustainability-related risks. It has identified "suspension or restriction of business activities due to natural disasters, climate change, and other factors" as a key risk item, and has strengthened management by setting hurdle rates (8-24%) for investment projects.
Shareholder Returns
Progressive dividend policy targeting a consolidated DOE of 6%, with annual dividends per share for FY2026 (ending March 2026) of ¥125 (interim ¥62 + year-end ¥63), total dividends of ¥7,138 million, and a payout ratio of 102.9%. Annual dividends of ¥125 per share are also planned for FY2027 (ending March 2027). Share buybacks are positioned as "strategic investment in the company itself" and are conducted proactively and flexibly.
Dividend Policy
The company aims for a consolidated DOE (Dividend on Equity ratio) of 6% as its principal dividend KPI, implementing a progressive dividend policy determined by comprehensively considering cash flow and the maintenance of a sound medium- to long-term financial base. The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year (interim and year-end), with annual dividends per share for FY2026 (ending March 2026) set at ¥125 (interim ¥62 + year-end ¥63). Annual dividends per share of ¥125 are also planned for FY2027 (ending March 2027).
ESG
The company supports the TCFD recommendations and has set targets of net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 and a 33.6% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions by 2030 (versus FY2021). In human capital initiatives, it achieved certification as a Best Workplace under the
Last updated: June 15, 2026