halmek holdings Co.,Ltd.
7119・Growth Market・Retail Trade
Governance
As a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, the board is composed of 9 members in total: 4 directors (excluding audit and supervisory committee members) and 5 outside directors serving as audit and supervisory committee members. The Board of Directors met 18 times during the year, with full attendance by all members at every meeting. The company has established a voluntary Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee (composed of 5 outside directors) and a Risk and Compliance Committee to ensure transparency and fairness.
Risk Management
The Risk and Compliance Committee, chaired by the Representative Director and President, is held at least four times a year to identify risks and discuss improvement measures. The Internal Audit Office (one office head and one staff member) conducts operational audits covering all divisions of the group, and an advisory framework involving external experts (lawyers, certified public accountants, etc.) has also been established.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the company paid a dividend of ¥34 per share (interim ¥15, year-end ¥19), for a total dividend payout of ¥375 million and a payout ratio of 35.6%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), a dividend of ¥40 per share (¥20 interim, ¥20 year-end) is forecast. No share buybacks were conducted.
Dividend Policy
The company began paying dividends from the fiscal year-end of FY2025 (ended March 2025). For FY2026 (ending March 2026), it paid an interim dividend of ¥15 and a year-end dividend of ¥19, totaling ¥34 (total dividend payout of ¥375 million, payout ratio of 35.6%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), it plans an interim dividend of ¥20 and a year-end dividend of ¥20, totaling ¥40 (payout ratio forecast at 36.8%). No explicit numerical target for the payout ratio has been disclosed, but it has generally remained in the range of approximately 35–37%.
ESG
Promoting ESG management under the corporate philosophy of "supporting women aged 50 and above to live better lives." The company places the highest priority on human capital, achieving a female manager ratio of 32.7% (exceeding the target of 30% or more) and a male childcare leave utilization rate of 100.0% (exceeding the target of 80% or more). The paid leave utilization rate stood at 69.6%, falling short of the 75% target. The company is working to develop its internal environment through initiatives such as promoting women's active participation, flexible working arrangements (remote work, shortened hours, flextime), and e-Learning training programs.
Last updated: June 26, 2026