Japaniace Co., Ltd.
9558・Growth Market・Services
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee (transitioned in February 2026). Composed of 8 directors, including 4 outside directors (3 of whom are members of the Audit and Supervisory Committee). A voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee has been established, chaired by an outside director, to ensure transparency and objectivity. The Board of Directors met 17 times during the fiscal year under review, with full attendance.
Risk Management
The company has established Risk Management Regulations and convenes a Risk & Compliance Committee, chaired by the director in charge of administration, once a month. The committee's activities are reported to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. The company has also built a collaborative framework with external experts such as lawyers, tax accountants, and labor and social security attorneys, striving to prevent risks before they occur and to resolve them at an early stage.
Shareholder Returns
The interim dividend for FY2026 (ending November 2026) is ¥50.00 per share (compared to ¥49.00 in the same period of the prior year). The full-year forecast is ¥101.00 per share (interim ¥50.00 + year-end ¥51.00). As a subsequent event, the Board of Directors resolved to acquire treasury shares with an upper limit of 120,000 shares and ¥200 million (from July 7, 2026 to November 30, 2026).
Dividend Policy
The company implements stable and continuous dividends with a target payout ratio of 50% of net income attributable to owners of parent. The interim dividend for FY2026 (ending November 2026) is ¥50.00 per share (compared to ¥49.00 in the same period of the prior year), and the full-year forecast is ¥101.00 per share (interim ¥50.00 + year-end forecast ¥51.00). The interim dividend is resolved by the Board of Directors, and the year-end dividend is resolved by the general meeting of shareholders. Additionally, at the Board of Directors meeting held on July 6, 2026, a resolution was passed to acquire treasury shares with an upper limit of 120,000 shares and a total acquisition price of ¥200 million (market purchase, from July 7, 2026 to November 30, 2026).
ESG
Positions human capital as its most critical management resource, promoting talent development through the "Grade Cube System," the "360° Follow-up System," and the training center "J-college." On the environmental front, the company is working to reduce CO2 emissions through paperless operations and remote work. Quantitative targets for ESG indicators have not yet been set; the company plans to proceed with data collection and analysis going forward and consider expanding disclosure. The proportion of female managers stands at 13.3%, and the male childcare leave uptake rate is 61.5%.
Last updated: February 25, 2026