KOHNAN SHOJI CO.LTD.
7516・Prime Market・Retail Trade
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors consists of 13 directors (including 5 outside directors, an outside ratio of 38.5%), and there are 5 corporate auditors (including 3 outside corporate auditors). A voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee, chaired by and composed of a majority of outside directors, has been established to ensure independence and objectivity. The Board of Directors meets 11 times per year.
Risk Management
Risk management is implemented through the Compliance Committee (reporting to the Board of Directors once per quarter), regular audits by the Internal Audit Department under the direct control of the President and Representative Director, and the operation of a risk control matrix. Product risks are handled by the Quality Assurance Department, while sales-related complaints are handled by the Customer Support Department. A system has been established whereby the Sustainability Promotion Meeting evaluates and identifies material risks and opportunities and shares them with relevant departments.
Shareholder Returns
The annual dividend forecast for FY2027 (ending February 2027) is ¥140 per share (interim ¥70, year-end ¥70), an increase of ¥10 year-on-year. As a subsequent event, the company resolved to dispose of treasury shares via third-party allotment to Valor Holdings (719,400 shares, ¥4,170 per share, total amount of approximately ¥2,999 million).
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year (interim and year-end). The actual dividend for FY2026 (ending February 2026) was ¥130 per share (interim ¥65, year-end ¥65). The forecast for FY2027 (ending February 2027) is ¥140 per share (interim ¥70, year-end ¥70). Under the 4th Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2026 (ending February 2026) to FY2028 (ending February 2028)), the company targets a total payout ratio of 40% or more and progressive dividends. As a subsequent event, in connection with the capital and business alliance with Valor Holdings, the company plans to dispose of treasury shares via third-party allotment to Valor Holdings (719,400 shares, disposal price of ¥4,170 per share, total disposal price of ¥2,999,898,000, payment date July 16, 2026). The funds raised are planned to be allocated to strategic investments aimed at strengthening business collaboration and accelerating growth among the three companies (planned expenditure period: July 2026 to February 2029).
ESG
Established a Sustainability Promotion Committee, with the CX Promotion Office serving as the secretariat, which reports to the Board of Directors. Regarding climate change response, the company analyzed transition risk (below +2°C) and physical risk (+4°C) scenarios, and is promoting self-consumption solar power generation and BCP development. Scope 1+2 emissions for FY2025 (ended February 2025) were 92,849 t-CO2. In human capital, the company disclosed results of 19,065 hours of in-house training and 6,993 acquisitions of public qualifications, and has set targets for FY2026 (ending February 2026). The ratio of female managers is 5.6%, and the male childcare leave uptake rate is 51.0% (for the reporting company).
Last updated: May 29, 2026