Aeon Hokkaido Corporation
7512・Standard Market・Retail Trade
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. In addition to the Board of Directors (6 internal, 4 outside directors), the company has established a voluntary Independent Officers Committee (Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee), a majority of whose members are independent officers, to ensure objectivity in nominations and compensation. The Board of Directors meets 14 times per year, and the Independent Officers Committee meets 5 times per year. An evaluation of Board effectiveness is also conducted by an external organization.
Risk Management
Compliance Committee (held 8 times a year) and Risk Management Committee (held 4 times a year) are established directly under the Representative Director to manage matters across business lines. Based on the Risk Management Regulations, risks are evaluated and given priority management according to potential impact and frequency of occurrence, and the company conducts earthquake disaster drills, promotes BCP initiatives, and implements store self-inspections and regular audits by the Management Audit Office. Risk management reports and CSR reports are presented to the Board of Directors four times a year.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is continuous stable dividends. For FY2026 (ending February 2026), an ordinary dividend of ¥16 per share (total dividends of ¥2,226 million) was implemented. For FY2027 (ending February 2027), the same annual amount of ¥16 (¥16 year-end) is forecast. No share buybacks were conducted.
Dividend Policy
While giving due consideration to internal reserves for strengthening the corporate foundation, the company regards enhancing per-share value and providing shareholders with continuous and stable profit distribution as an important basic management policy. For FY2026 (ending February 2026), an ordinary dividend of ¥16 per share (total dividends of ¥2,226 million, effective date April 30, 2026) was implemented. For FY2027 (ending February 2027), an annual dividend of ¥16 is forecast, comprising ¥0 at the second-quarter end and ¥16 at year-end, unchanged from the most recently announced forecast. Internal reserves are to be utilized for future growth investments.
ESG
On the environmental front, the company has set medium- to long-term targets for decarbonization (a 25% reduction in CO2 emissions versus FY2010, with actual performance at a 17.4% reduction), plastic reduction (a 35% reduction target versus FY2018, with actual performance at a 32.3% reduction), and food waste reduction, and is advancing these initiatives. In terms of human capital, the company discloses a female manager ratio of 14.4% (target: 20%), a male childcare leave utilization rate of 38.9% (target: 50%), and a disability employment rate of 3.39% (exceeding the statutory requirement of 2.5%). It has been certified as an Excellent Health Management Corporation for four consecutive years. The company is also engaged in regional contribution activities, such as a cumulative total of 406,841 trees planted in Hokkaido and cumulative regional WAON donations of ¥336 million.
Last updated: May 15, 2026