Interworks Confidence Inc.
7374・Growth Market・Services
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors comprises 8 members (4 outside directors, 4 independent officers), an outside ratio of 50%. A Compensation Committee has been established, with independent outside directors constituting a majority. The Board of Directors met 14 times during the fiscal year, with full attendance by all members.
Risk Management
The Risk Management Committee (meeting 12 times per year) and the Compliance Committee (meeting 13 times per year), both chaired by the Head of the Business Support Division, are held monthly to deliberate on risk analysis and preventive measures. The Internal Audit Office conducts internal audits covering subsidiaries and has established a system for regular reporting to the Board of Directors and the Board of Corporate Auditors.
Shareholder Returns
Annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥75 per share (interim ¥35 + year-end ¥40), with a consolidated payout ratio of 58.4%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an annual dividend of ¥85 (interim ¥40 + year-end ¥45) is forecast. Share buybacks are limited to disposal for RS grant purposes only, with negligible actual acquisitions.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay continuous and stable dividends. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend is ¥75 per share (interim ¥35 + year-end ¥40), with a consolidated payout ratio of 58.4% and a net asset dividend ratio of 7.7%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an annual dividend of ¥85 (interim ¥40 + year-end ¥45, forecast payout ratio of 56.8%) is planned. The Articles of Incorporation stipulate that dividends of surplus may be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors.
ESG
No basic sustainability policy has been formulated yet, but the company recognizes the importance of human capital and is working on establishing a safe workplace environment, countering harassment, and protecting privacy. It discloses the ratio of female managers (27.9%) and the rate of male employees taking childcare leave (83.3%) as indicators, and has set targets based on the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children and the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace.
Last updated: June 26, 2026