ES NETWORKS CO., LTD.
5867・Growth Market・Services
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. The Board of Directors consists of 6 members (including 3 outside directors, all of whom are members of the Audit and Supervisory Committee), with an outside director ratio of 50%. A Compensation Committee (chaired by an outside director) has been established. A Nomination Committee has not yet been established but is planned to be set up after the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in March 2026. The Board of Directors met 18 times per year, with a high attendance rate among all members.
Risk Management
The Risk Management and Compliance Committee meets at least once per quarter to identify, assess, and manage risks related to compliance, legal and regulatory changes, information management, labor affairs, disaster response, and other areas. The results of its deliberations are regularly reported to the Management Committee and the Board of Directors. A full-time Audit and Supervisory Committee member participates in the committee, establishing a framework for grasping risk information.
Shareholder Returns
Continuing a stable dividend policy based on a DOE (Dividend on Equity) standard of 10%. Actual results for FY2025 (ended December 2025) were ¥50 per share (interim ¥0, year-end ¥50). The dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is currently undetermined. No share buybacks have been conducted, but disposal of treasury shares (18,814 shares) and issuance of new shares (18,195 shares) through the RS (Restricted Stock) program are planned for June 2026.
Dividend Policy
Implementing a stable dividend based on a DOE (consolidated dividend on equity ratio) standard of 10%. From FY2026 (ending December 2026) onward, the policy will change such that the dividend amount standard is calculated by multiplying 10% by the "Adjusted Consolidated Shareholders' Equity," which is derived by evenly allocating the after-tax net income of the investment business over the following five years from that fiscal year onward. Dividends of surplus are determined by resolution of the Board of Directors. Actual results for FY2025 (ended December 2025) were ¥50 per share (¥0 at the end of the second quarter, ¥50 at year-end). The forecast dividend amount for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is currently undetermined.
ESG
Positioning human capital management as the highest-priority issue, the company is rolling out initiatives along three pillars: recruitment, development, and retention. In FY2025, the childcare leave utilization rate was 100% for both men and women, the ratio of female employees was 21.3%, and the ratio of foreign national employees was 3.9%. The company promotes childcare support through the With Baby Program, and encourages diverse work styles such as super flextime and telework. No specific disclosure regarding climate change was provided.
Last updated: March 19, 2026