Media Research Institute,Inc.
9242・Growth Market・Services
Governance
The company has a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors consists of 5 directors (including 1 outside director), and there are 3 corporate auditors (all outside). In September 2021, a Nomination and Compensation Committee (advisory body) was established, operated by a total of 4 members: 1 outside director and 3 outside corporate auditors. The Board of Directors met 17 times during the fiscal year under review.
Risk Management
Based on the "Ethics and Compliance Regulations," the company has built a risk management framework centered on the Board of Directors. The Administration Department oversees risk management activities, and legal risks are addressed through advisory contracts with lawyers and labor and social security attorneys. Sustainability-related risks are also managed in an integrated manner together with other business risks.
Shareholder Returns
Dividends began in FY2025 (34th fiscal year, ending July 2025) at ¥20 per share. For FY2026 (ending July 2026), a dividend of ¥25 per share (up ¥5 year-on-year) is forecast. A shareholder benefit program is also in operation. A small amount of treasury stock repurchase was carried out (143 treasury shares at fiscal year-end).
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay continuous and stable dividends, in principle through a single year-end dividend once per year. Dividends began in FY2025 (34th fiscal year, ending July 2025) at ¥20 per share. For FY2026 (ending July 2026), a dividend of ¥25 per share (paid in a single year-end payment) is forecast, representing an increase of ¥5 year-on-year. Under the Articles of Incorporation, an interim dividend is also possible based on a Board of Directors resolution, with January 31 of each year as the record date.
ESG
The Board of Directors discusses sustainability issues from both risk and profit opportunity perspectives. In terms of human capital, the company discloses a female executive ratio of 37.5% (exceeding the 30% target) and a female manager ratio of 25.0% (below the 30% target). The company has introduced telework and flexible staggered working hours to promote diverse work styles. It also works to address social issues through its business, with the SDGs as key objectives.
Last updated: October 22, 2025