AOKI Holdings Inc.
8214・Prime Market・Retail Trade
Governance
As a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, the Board of Directors consists of 13 directors (including 5 outside directors and 2 outside audit and supervisory committee members). With a structure of 7 independent officers, the company has established a voluntary nomination and compensation committee (chaired by an outside director) to enhance the transparency and effectiveness of governance.
Risk Management
Three committees—the Compliance Committee, the Risk Management Committee, and the Information Security Committee—manage company-wide risks, while the Sustainability Committee evaluates climate change and human capital-related risks, determines response policies, and reports to the Board of Directors for approval, thereby establishing a robust management framework.
Shareholder Returns
Annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥80 (interim ¥20 + year-end ¥60), with a payout ratio of 71.1% and DOE of 4.7%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an annual dividend of ¥90 (interim ¥30 + year-end ¥60) is planned, with an expected payout ratio of 75.7%. A small amount of share buybacks was conducted.
Dividend Policy
During the medium-term management plan period (FY2025–FY2027), the company will select whichever is higher between a payout ratio of 50% or more, or a DOE (dividend on equity) of 3% or more, and aims for a total return ratio (including share buybacks) of 70% or more over the target period. Dividends of surplus are to be paid twice a year in principle, as an interim dividend and a year-end dividend, and the articles of incorporation stipulate that such dividends may be implemented by resolution of the Board of Directors. Actual results for FY2026 (ending March 2026) were an annual dividend of ¥80 (interim ¥20 + year-end ¥60), with a payout ratio of 71.1% and DOE of 4.7%. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is an annual dividend of ¥90 (interim ¥30 + year-end ¥60), with a payout ratio of 75.7%.
ESG
The company has expressed support for the TCFD and conducted 1.5°C and 4°C scenario analyses. As FY2030 targets, it has set a 42% reduction in GHG emissions (Scope 1+2) versus FY2022, a female manager ratio of 20% or higher, and an employee engagement score of 65% or higher; however, actual results for the current period show a female manager ratio of 7.1% and an engagement score of 62%, leaving a gap relative to the targets. The company obtained a
Last updated: June 22, 2026