ASO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
9340・Standard Market・Services
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors (5 directors, 2 of whom are outside directors). A voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee has been established (with outside directors forming a majority and serving as chair), and a Compliance Committee, Risk Management Committee, and executive officer system are also in place. The Board of Directors met 14 times during the fiscal year under review.
Risk Management
The Risk Management Committee develops and evaluates a risk management list based on the
Shareholder Returns
Basic policy is dividends twice a year. The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending June 2026) is ¥26 per share (interim ¥13 already paid plus a planned year-end dividend of ¥13). This compares to the actual result of ¥31 for the previous fiscal year (adjusted for the stock split). No mention of share buybacks.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year (interim dividend and year-end dividend). The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending June 2026) is ¥26 per share (¥13 already paid as of the end of the second quarter, with a year-end dividend of ¥13 planned). Note that a stock split was carried out on January 1, 2025, at a ratio of two shares for every one share of common stock, and the dividend amount for the end of the second quarter of FY2025 (ended June 2025) is stated as the actual pre-split dividend amount. There has been no revision from the most recently announced dividend forecast.
ESG
The Company has not yet formulated a basic sustainability policy, but the Board of Directors deliberates on sustainability issues. On the human capital front, the Company has introduced a dental technician training program, training systems, half-day paid leave, staggered working hours, and remote work systems, promoting diverse talent acquisition and improved treatment. Quantitative indicators and targets have not yet been established at this time.
Last updated: September 25, 2025