Astena Holdings Co., Ltd.
8095・Prime Market・Wholesale Trade
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors comprises 7 directors (4 outside), an outside director ratio of approximately 57%. A Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee has been established, chaired by an outside director, with members consisting solely of outside directors and corporate auditors. The Board of Directors met 17 times per year, with a 100% attendance rate for all members.
Risk Management
The company has established the Risk Management Regulations, Crisis Management Regulations, and Group Risk Management Regulations, building a framework of responsible departments and countermeasure committees for each risk category. Sustainability-related risks are discussed at the Sustainability Promotion Committee, with a system in place to report important matters to the Board of Directors.
Shareholder Returns
Under a policy of a DOE floor of 1.5% and a target dividend payout ratio of 30%, the company pays dividends twice a year. For FY2026 (ending November 2026), the annual dividend per share is planned at ¥18 (interim ¥9, year-end ¥9), unchanged from the previous fiscal year. Share buybacks can be conducted flexibly based on provisions in the Articles of Incorporation.
Dividend Policy
A stable and performance-linked dividend policy with a DOE (net asset dividend rate) floor of 1.5% and a target dividend payout ratio of 30%. Dividends are paid twice a year, as an interim dividend and a year-end dividend. For FY2025 (ended November 2025), the actual annual dividend per share was ¥18 (interim ¥9, year-end ¥9). For FY2026 (ending November 2026), the same amount of ¥18 (interim ¥9, year-end ¥9) is planned. The dividend for the second quarter-end of FY2026 (ending November 2026) is scheduled to be formally determined through a dividend resolution at the Board of Directors meeting to be held on July 31, 2026, following approval of the extraordinary financial statements.
ESG
The company endorses the TCFD recommendations and has formulated quantitative targets for 2030 CO₂ reduction and renewable energy conversion toward carbon neutrality by 2050. In terms of human capital, it has established a tiered development framework including the "Astena Top Management Development Program," and has obtained Excellent Health & Productivity Management Organization 2025 (Large Enterprise Category) certification. The company has set targets of 30% female officer ratio, 30% female manager ratio, and 40% female employee ratio (all targeted for 2030); actual results for FY2025 (ending November 2025) were 9.1%, 11.7%, and 38.0% respectively. A Sustainability Promotion Committee (held 4-5 times per year) oversees issues such as climate change and human capital, with a governance structure in place under the supervision of the Board of Directors.
Last updated: February 25, 2026