Monex Group, Inc.
8698・Prime Market・Securities & Commodity Futures
Governance
As a company with a Nomination Committee structure, it has an 11-member board of directors (7 outside directors, outside ratio of approximately 63.6%), and has established three committees: Nomination, Audit, and Compensation. Since transitioning to this structure in 2013, it has thoroughly separated oversight from execution and conducts an annual evaluation of board effectiveness.
Risk Management
The company identifies and assesses the 17 risk categories set forth in its Integrated Risk Management Regulations, with a structure in place whereby the Chief Risk Management Officer reports to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis. As a cybersecurity measure, the Group CSIRT leads the establishment of a multi-layered defense and continuous monitoring system.
Shareholder Returns
A minimum annual dividend of ¥30 per share is set; when EPS × 50% exceeds ¥30, dividends are paid using EPS × 50% as the floor. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend is ¥30.70 per share (total ¥7,716 million), with a payout ratio of 70.7%. Flexible share buybacks are also conducted.
Dividend Policy
The minimum dividend per share is set at ¥30 per year, and when 50% of profit attributable to owners of the parent per share exceeds ¥30, dividends are paid using that 50% amount as the floor. In addition, share buybacks are conducted flexibly depending on conditions, with the aim of improving TSR.
ESG
Selected as a constituent stock in all six ESG indices adopted by GPIF. Based on the materiality matrix, corporate governance, risk management, security, human resource development, respect for human rights, and other items are designated as top-priority matters, with each executive officer serving as the responsible promoter and reporting to the Board of Directors on a semi-annual basis, establishing this framework within the company.
Last updated: June 26, 2026