WASEDA GAKUSHUKENKYUKAI CO.,LTD.
5869・Standard Market・Services
Governance
The company operates as a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. The Board of Directors consists of 10 directors (including 5 outside directors), and a Nomination and Compensation Committee chaired by an outside director has been established. The Board of Directors held 18 meetings during the fiscal year under review, with all directors maintaining a 100% attendance rate.
Risk Management
The Company has established Risk Management Regulations, under which the Risk and Compliance Management Committee, held once per quarter, deliberates on the identification, analysis, and response measures for risks. A Three-Way Audit Liaison Meeting comprising the Internal Audit Office, the Audit and Supervisory Committee, and the accounting auditor is held on a regular basis, and an internal whistleblowing contact point has also been established.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending May 2026, 14-month irregular fiscal period), the dividend per share is ¥62.00 (interim ¥27.00 + year-end ¥35.00), with a payout ratio of 67.8%. The forecast for FY2027 (ending May 2027) is ¥65.00 (interim ¥30.00 + year-end ¥35.00). Share buybacks are also being continued.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay continuous and stable dividends, with a progressive dividend policy planned. For FY2026 (ending May 2026, 14-month irregular fiscal period), the dividend per share is ¥62.00 (interim ¥27.00 + year-end ¥35.00), with a payout ratio of 67.8% and total dividends of ¥624 million. The forecast for FY2027 (ending May 2027) is a dividend per share of ¥65.00 (interim ¥30.00 + year-end ¥35.00), with a payout ratio of 62.8%. The articles of incorporation stipulate that dividends of surplus may be implemented flexibly by resolution of the Board of Directors.
ESG
While recognizing that the impact of climate change on its business is minor, the company continues to deliberate on sustainability issues at the Board of Directors and the Risk and Compliance Management Committee. Regarding human capital, the company upholds the principle of
Last updated: June 25, 2025