Obara Group Incorporated
6877・Standard Market・Electric Appliances
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. Composed of 5 directors (including 2 outside directors) and 4 corporate auditors (including 2 outside corporate auditors). Both the outside directors and outside corporate auditors are all professionals such as certified public accountants. The Board of Directors meets 16 times per year, with full attendance. No nomination committee or compensation committee has been established.
Risk Management
The Risk & Compliance Committee, chaired by the President, meets quarterly to deliberate on the formulation of risk management policies, including sustainability, and to review risk assessments by each department. Results are reported to the Board of Directors and Audit & Supervisory Board Members. Risks related to compliance, environment, disaster, quality, information security, export control, and other areas are addressed by the responsible departments and group subsidiaries through the establishment of rules and guidelines, training, and other measures.
Shareholder Returns
Continuing semi-annual dividends (interim ¥60 + year-end forecast ¥90, annual ¥150). Acquired treasury shares of ¥5,506 million during the current interim period (reducing the average number of shares outstanding during the period). Policy is to provide continuous and stable shareholder returns by combining dividends with flexible treasury share buybacks.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year (at the end of the second quarter and at fiscal year-end), and to implement continuous and stable profit distribution through dividends and flexible treasury share acquisitions. The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending September 2026) is ¥150 per share (interim ¥60, year-end forecast ¥90), the same amount as the previous fiscal year's actual results. During the current interim period, the company acquired treasury shares through market purchases: 118,800 shares for ¥507 million from October 1 to October 29, 2025, and 840,300 shares for ¥4,999 million from February 16 to March 10, 2026. The number of treasury shares at period-end increased to 6,455,367 shares (from 5,496,267 shares at the previous fiscal year-end).
ESG
Sustainability is positioned as a key management issue, with the Board of Directors overseeing related risks and challenges. The Company disseminates its "Code of Conduct" to all Group officers and employees, and works to reduce environmental impact through improving customers' operations and energy efficiency, as well as contributing to local communities at overseas locations. In terms of human capital, the Company promotes fair evaluation based on ability and performance, and advances the promotion of women's participation. However, no specific quantitative indicators or targets have been set with respect to sustainability or human capital.
Last updated: December 22, 2025