AB&Company Co., Ltd.
9251・Growth Market・Services
Governance
A company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. Composed of 4 directors (2 outside directors, 50% outside ratio) and 3 corporate auditors (2 outside). A voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee (majority outside officers) has been established; the Board of Directors meets 13 times per year and the Nomination and Compensation Committee meets 4 times per year.
Risk Management
The Company has established a Risk and Compliance Committee to comprehensively identify and oversee risks across the entire Group. It has put in place Risk Management Regulations and Internal Control Regulations, building a system in which the responsible department responds promptly to any new risks that arise.
Shareholder Returns
The dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending October 2026) is ¥60.00 per share annually (interim ¥0, year-end ¥60.00), unchanged from the previous fiscal year's actual figure. This represents a payout ratio of approximately 57.9% against the full-year EPS forecast of ¥103.55. No mention of share buybacks.
Dividend Policy
The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending October 2026) is ¥60.00 per share (¥0.00 at the second-quarter end, ¥60.00 at year-end). The actual figure for the previous fiscal year (FY2025, ended October 2025) was also ¥60.00. There has been no revision from the most recently announced dividend forecast. The payout ratio against the full-year earnings forecast (basic earnings per share of ¥103.55) is approximately 57.9%.
ESG
Emphasizing human capital, the company is working to correct issues of long working hours, low wages, and high turnover among stylists. It is promoting the development of a more comfortable working environment through the introduction of flextime and remote work, among other measures. The paid leave utilization rate was 50% for men and 57% for women (actual results for the current consolidated fiscal year). Specific ESG target figures and target years are still under consideration.
Last updated: January 27, 2026