Arent Inc.
5254・Growth Market・Information & Communication
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors comprises 5 members (including 1 outside director, independent officer: Hiroto Koda), and the Board of Corporate Auditors comprises 3 members (all outside auditors). The Risk Management Committee and Compliance Committee are held quarterly, with 2 personnel assigned to internal audit duties. No nomination committee or compensation committee has been established.
Risk Management
Based on the "Risk Management Regulations," material risks are deliberated and examined by the Risk Management Committee (comprised of full-time directors, full-time audit & supervisory board members, and administrative departments), which convenes once per quarter. The Company implements information system security measures, utilizes external experts, mitigates legal risk through advisory contracts with law firms, and conducts credit management, among other measures. Sustainability-related risks are also managed in an integrated manner by the same committee.
Shareholder Returns
No dividend continues. The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending June 2026) is ¥0 (actual for the previous period was also ¥0). Meanwhile, in January 2026, the company acquired 96,500 shares of treasury stock (acquisition amount ¥339 million) based on a resolution of the Board of Directors. No change to the policy of prioritizing growth investment.
Dividend Policy
The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending June 2026) is ¥0 (¥0 at the end of Q1, end of Q2, and year-end alike). The actual result for the previous period (FY2025, ended June 2025) was also ¥0 for the full year. As the business is in a growth stage, the company prioritizes building up internal reserves, positioning investment in future business expansion and strengthening of its management foundation as the greatest return to shareholders. The possibility and timing of dividend payments remain undetermined.
ESG
The company positions the maintenance and enhancement of human capital as its top sustainability priority, disclosing metrics such as a 100% remote work rate for engineers (non-consolidated) and a 6% ratio of foreign national employees (non-consolidated). It is working on measures including the establishment of full remote work and flextime systems, and the regular implementation of harassment prevention training. On the business side, in response to the aging workforce and long working hours issues facing the construction industry, the company contributes to solving social issues by improving productivity and systematizing tacit knowledge through BIM/SaaS products (PlantStream®, LightningBIM Automatic Rebar Arrangement, etc.).
Last updated: September 26, 2025