SILVER LIFE CO., LTD.
9262・Standard Market・Retail Trade
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. The Board of Directors consists of 8 members in total: 4 directors and 4 Audit and Supervisory Committee members (3 of whom are outside directors), for an outside director ratio of 37.5%. A Nomination and Compensation Committee (chaired by an outside director, with outside directors holding a majority) has been established to ensure transparency and fairness.
Risk Management
The company has established the "Risk Management Regulations" and set up a Risk Management Committee. In addition to identifying and analyzing risks and examining preventive measures, it has put in place a Compliance Committee, an internal whistleblowing system, and an Internal Audit Office, and has built a multifaceted risk management framework in collaboration with legal and accounting experts. Regarding climate-related risks, a framework for information gathering and reporting to the Board of Directors is currently being developed.
Shareholder Returns
Stable and continuous mid-to-long-term dividends targeting a payout ratio of 30%. The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending July 2026) is ¥18 per share (year-end lump sum), an increase from ¥16 in the previous period. No share buybacks planned.
Dividend Policy
The company implements stable and continuous mid-to-long-term dividends targeting a payout ratio of around 30%, taking into account its financial position, operating results, and cash flows, while balancing with internal reserves. The basic policy is to pay a year-end dividend once per year. The actual annual dividend for FY2025 (ended July 2025) was ¥16 per share (¥0 at the second-quarter end plus ¥16 at year-end). The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending July 2026) is ¥18 per share (year-end lump sum), unchanged from the most recently announced forecast.
ESG
In September 2023, the company formulated its Sustainability Basic Policy and materiality issues, setting and disclosing KPIs such as GHG emissions calculation (65,854 tCO2 in FY2025 (ending July 2025)), food waste ratio reduction (2.9% in FY2025 (ending July 2025), achieving the target of 4.5% or below), development of health-conscious products by 32 registered dietitians, an employment rate of persons with disabilities of 3.3% (achieving the target of 3.0%), a female manager ratio of 21.2%, and a male childcare leave uptake rate of 100%. The company is also promoting decarbonization initiatives such as introducing EV vehicles and installing solar power generation.
Last updated: October 24, 2025