Japan M&A Solution Incorporated
9236・Growth Market・Services
Governance
The company transitioned to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee in January 2025. As of the filing date of the annual securities report, the Board of Directors consists of 5 members: 1 Representative Director and President plus 4 outside directors (3 of whom are Audit and Supervisory Committee members), giving an outside director ratio of 80%. A Nomination and Compensation Committee (advisory body) has been established, with independent officers holding a majority.
Risk Management
With the Representative Director and President as the chief officer, a Risk Management Promotion Committee (held quarterly) has been established under the Risk Management and Compliance Regulations, which are overseen by the Administration Department. A system has been put in place whereby risk information from officers and employees is reported to the Board of Directors via this committee, with advice sought from external experts such as retained attorneys as needed.
Shareholder Returns
The company plans to initiate its first dividend from FY2026 (ending October 2026). The second-quarter-end (interim) dividend is expected to be 0 yen, with a year-end dividend of ¥10, resulting in an expected annual dividend of ¥10. The company paid no dividend in the prior fiscal year (FY2025, ended October 2025).
Dividend Policy
The company had continued to pay no dividend through FY2025 (ending October 2025), but plans to initiate its first dividend from FY2026 (ending October 2026). The second-quarter-end (interim) dividend is expected to be ¥0, and the year-end dividend is forecast at ¥10, for a total annual dividend of ¥10. Note that this dividend forecast includes a revision from the most recently announced forecast.
ESG
Under a policy of "never refusing a consultation," the company positions avoidance of business closures and revitalization of regional economies through business succession M&A for small and medium-sized enterprises as a pillar of its social contribution. A dedicated sustainability organization and independent policy have not yet been established, and risk management is operated in an integrated manner with the corporate governance system. In terms of human capital, the company develops specialized personnel through OJT and utilization of external specialized institutions, and has established incentive programs and a stock option plan. As indicators, the company states that it will regularly monitor the number of deals closed, the number of advisors, and the number of training sessions, but specific numerical targets have not been disclosed.
Last updated: January 28, 2026