Gunosy Inc.
6047・Prime Market・Services
Governance
The company has a Board of Corporate Auditors structure. The Board of Directors consists of 9 members (4 outside directors, outside ratio of approximately 44%), and a voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee (chaired by an outside director) has been established. The Board of Directors met 14 times during the fiscal year, with all members achieving a 100% attendance rate during their respective terms (except Mr. Shun Ijiba, who attended 10 out of 11 meetings).
Risk Management
Established a risk management framework based on the Risk Management Regulations, with the director in charge of the Corporate Headquarters serving as the officer with overall responsibility. The company addresses early detection and prevention of risks such as natural disasters, intellectual property issues, and information leaks, while also establishing Compliance Regulations and Internal Whistleblowing Regulations, and setting up an internal whistleblowing system with the Internal Audit Office, Audit & Supervisory Board Members, and external attorneys serving as points of contact. Sustainability-related risks are likewise identified, evaluated, and managed based on these regulations, under a framework in which the Board of Directors deliberates and supervises such matters.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending May 2026), a year-end dividend of ¥22 per share (ordinary dividend of ¥18.30 plus special dividend of ¥3.70) will be paid, with total dividends of ¥528 million. For FY2027 (ending May 2027), a dividend of ¥13 per share is planned. Share buybacks were also conducted (¥109 million during the current period).
Dividend Policy
The policy is to stably pay dividends of 3% or more relative to consolidated shareholders' equity. For FY2026 (ending May 2026), the year-end dividend is ¥22 per share (ordinary dividend of ¥18.30 plus special dividend of ¥3.70), with total dividends of ¥528 million. The dividend-to-net-assets ratio is 4.8%. The basic policy is to pay a year-end dividend once per year, though interim dividends are also permitted under the articles of incorporation. For FY2027 (ending May 2027), a dividend of ¥13 per share (year-end dividend) is planned.
ESG
On human capital, the company disclosed a female manager ratio of 16.7% (target: over 20%), an internal succession rate of 76.3%, and a male childcare leave utilization rate of 87.5%. It is promoting workstyle reforms through diverse talent utilization, encouragement of remote work, and DX advancement. In the Media Business, it is conducting R&D to build information distribution logic with high social value as countermeasures against filter bubbles and clickbait, and ensures brand safety through an industry-leading ad screening system.
Last updated: August 27, 2025