SUNDAY CO..,LTD.
7450・Standard Market・Retail Trade
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. Eight directors (including 3 outside directors, all of whom serve on the Audit and Supervisory Committee). A Nomination and Compensation Committee (an advisory body with a majority of independent outside directors) has been established, and during the fiscal year under review, the Board of Directors met 13 times and the Nomination and Compensation Committee met 3 times. An internal control framework has been established, including the AEON Group's internal whistleblowing system and internal audits conducted by the Management Audit Office.
Risk Management
A Risk Management Subcommittee (secretariat: General Affairs Department) has been established under the Internal Control Committee to manage risks such as climate change, governance, and the declining birthrate and aging population. The status of activities is reported to the Board of Directors twice a year. Specific measures implemented include BCP formulation, subscription to property and casualty insurance, procurement of renewable energy (accounting for approximately 90% of total electricity used), and installation of EV charging stations.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending February 2026), the company revised its policy to omit the year-end dividend (conditional on the successful completion of the tender offer by AEON). The shareholder benefit program has also been abolished. The prior fiscal year-end dividend was ¥5 per share (total dividends of ¥53,883 thousand). No share buyback implementation is noted.
Dividend Policy
The company had maintained a basic policy of paying dividends once a year (at fiscal year-end); however, as announced on January 8, 2026, it resolved not to pay a year-end dividend for FY2026 (ending February 2026), conditional on the successful completion of the tender offer by AEON Co., Ltd. The prior fiscal year-end dividend (for FY2025, ended February 2025) was ¥5 per share (total dividends of ¥53,883 thousand, funded from retained earnings). The second-quarter-end dividend has been ¥0 for two consecutive periods.
ESG
The company has designated "Climate Change," "Declining Birthrate, Aging Population, and Population Decline," "Human Resource Acquisition and Development," and "Governance" as its four major materiality issues. The renewable energy procurement ratio accounts for approximately 90% of total electricity usage, with initiatives underway to promote LED conversion, solar power generation, and installation of EV charging stations. In terms of human capital, against a target of 30% for the ratio of female managers, the actual result stands at 7.4%; the male childcare leave utilization rate is 80%, and the employment ratio for persons with disabilities is 2.65%. The company is also promoting the development of qualified personnel such as DIY advisors and bicycle safety mechanics.
Last updated: May 16, 2025