CHUOKEIZAI-SHA HOLDINGS,INC.
9476・Standard Market・Information & Communication
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors consists of 4 members (including 1 outside director, a 25% outside ratio), and the Board of Corporate Auditors consists of 3 members (including 2 outside corporate auditors). No nomination committee or compensation committee has been established. The company transitioned to a holding company structure in 2016 and has strengthened group governance through the General Managers' Meeting (held 4 times a year).
Risk Management
No dedicated risk management committee has been established; risks are managed through the monthly Board of Directors meetings, the General Executive Officers' Meeting held four times a year, and Department Heads' Meetings. For publishing-specific risks (quality control, copyright protection, etc.), the status of on-site oversight is reported at each meeting, and preventive measures are determined. Compliance issues are addressed through countermeasures decided at the Department Heads' Meetings and the General Executive Officers' Meeting, with reports made to the Board of Directors and the Board of Corporate Auditors. Legal matters are handled by specialists such as the retained law firm.
Shareholder Returns
The dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending September 2026) is ¥13 per share (year-end lump sum), unchanged from the previous fiscal year. There is no change to the full-year earnings forecast, and the dividend forecast remains unrevised. Share buybacks can be flexibly implemented via board resolution as provided for in the Articles of Incorporation.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to maintain stable, continuous dividends, determined by comprehensively considering the profit level, future business development, and the necessary amount of internal reserves. The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending September 2026) is ¥13 per share (year-end lump sum). The actual result for the previous fiscal year (FY2025, ended September 2025) was ¥0 at the second-quarter end and ¥13 at year-end, totaling ¥13. Interim dividends can be implemented via board resolution (record date of March 31 each year), but no interim dividend is planned for the interim period of FY2026 (ending September 2026).
ESG
The Company positions human capital as its top-priority issue, promoting diverse hiring regardless of gender, age, nationality, or educational background, along with continuous employee development. Regarding climate change, while the Company does not anticipate any material impact for the time being, it is working to curb consumption of forest resources through the expansion of digital publishing and subscription services. Specific numerical targets, such as the ratio of women and mid-career hires in management positions, have not yet been set.
Last updated: December 18, 2025