SOPHIA HOLDINGS CO.,LTD.
6942・Standard Market・Information & Communication
Governance
As a company with a Board of Corporate Auditors, the Board of Directors consists of 4 directors (of which 2 are outside directors, an outside ratio of 50%). A voluntary Compensation Committee and a Conflict of Interest Transaction Monitoring Committee have been established as advisory bodies to the Board of Directors, and an Internal Audit Office reporting directly to the Representative Director has also been set up.
Risk Management
The Corporate Management Department supports risk identification across business divisions and administrative departments, and risk matters are discussed at the Management Meeting and Group Executive Meeting (held monthly). The Board of Directors oversees material matters, and internal and external whistleblowing contact points have been established.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the company remains dividend-free (annual dividend of ¥0), continuing from the previous period. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) also continues no dividend. Treasury stock repurchases were minimal, amounting to only ¥12 thousand equivalent during the period. A shareholder benefit program provision has been recorded (¥7,197 thousand).
Dividend Policy
Annual dividends were ¥0 (no dividend) for both FY2025 (ended March 2025) and FY2026 (ending March 2026). The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is also ¥0. Both the payout ratio and the dividend ratio to equity attributable to owners of the parent are undisclosed. The company has continued to record net losses, and has not been in a position to pay dividends.
ESG
The company holds a Sustainability Promotion Committee, chaired by the Representative Director and President, twice a year, working on the analysis of climate change risks and opportunities (with plans to calculate Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions) and the strengthening of human capital (recruitment of engineers and pharmacists, a target of 45% for the ratio of female managers, etc.).
Last updated: June 26, 2026