GENOVA, Inc.
9341・Prime Market・Services
Governance
A company with a board of statutory auditors. The board of directors consists of 6 members (3 outside directors, 50% outside ratio), and there are 3 statutory auditors (all outside). A voluntary nomination and compensation committee (3 outside directors and 1 internal director) has been established to ensure transparency and objectivity.
Risk Management
Based on the Group Risk Management Regulations, the Company has established a Risk and Compliance Committee chaired by the director in charge of the Finance and Accounting Department, which analyzes, evaluates, and monitors risks. The Internal Audit Office (3 members), reporting directly to the Representative Director, conducts audits based on an annual plan, and a framework for collaboration with external experts is also in place.
Shareholder Returns
The company had not paid dividends since its founding but began paying dividends from FY2025 (ending March 2025). It plans a dividend of ¥30 per share (ordinary dividend of ¥10 plus a 20th anniversary commemorative dividend of ¥20), with a consolidated payout ratio of 37.6%. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), an ordinary dividend of ¥30 per share is planned.
Dividend Policy
As the company is in a growth phase, it has prioritized building up retained earnings; however, recognizing the importance of shareholder returns, it intends to implement stable dividends while comprehensively considering the status of business infrastructure development, investment plans, business performance, and financial condition. The Articles of Incorporation stipulate that dividends of surplus may be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors.
ESG
Based on the TCFD recommendations, the Company has identified climate change-related risks and opportunities, and disclosed Scope 1+2 emissions of 148t-CO2 for FY2026 (ending March 2026). It has identified five materiality issues, and in terms of human capital, has set a target to improve the employee turnover rate from the current level of approximately 18% to 14-16%, while also working to strengthen information security through ISO27001 certification.
Last updated: June 22, 2026