Oricon Inc.
4800・Standard Market・Information & Communication
Governance
The Board of Directors consists of 5 members, including 2 outside directors (outside director ratio of 40%), and adopts the audit-and-supervisory-board company structure. The company has established a voluntary nomination and compensation committee (comprised of 2 outside directors and the Representative Director), which deliberates on and reports its recommendations regarding the selection of director candidates and the appropriateness of compensation.
Risk Management
Each business division manages its own individual risks, while cross-functional issues are addressed through measures planned and implemented primarily by the Corporate Planning Division. Internal controls are maintained by the Compliance Management Department, and the CSR Committee periodically formulates compliance programs, under which company-wide training is conducted on topics such as personal information protection, insider trading, and harassment prevention.
Shareholder Returns
Stable dividend policy targeting a payout ratio of approximately 40%. The FY2026 (ending March 2026) year-end dividend is ¥36 per share (total dividends of ¥468 million, payout ratio of 73.9%). FY2027 (ending March 2027) dividend is also forecast at ¥36 per share. Share buybacks were conducted during the current period, totaling 66,800 shares (expenditure of ¥52 million).
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to continue paying stable dividends to the greatest extent possible, targeting a payout ratio of approximately 40%. Dividends are paid once annually, as a year-end dividend only. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the dividend is ¥36 per share (total dividends of ¥468 million), and the forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is also ¥36 per share. Dividends of surplus are determined by resolution of the Board of Directors.
ESG
The company has established a CSR Committee chaired by the officer responsible for CSR, which periodically formulates compliance programs. On the human capital front, the company promotes reskilling, including improving AI literacy, and has set a target of 40% for the ratio of female managers (unit leaders) by 2030. It is also working to improve the internal environment through measures such as establishing a helpline, promoting work-from-home arrangements, and providing childcare and family care support.
Last updated: June 25, 2026