HARIMA B.STEM CORPORATION
9780・Standard Market・Services
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. Of the 10 directors, 4 are outside directors (outside director ratio of 40%). The company has established a voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee chaired by an independent outside director, with independent outside directors comprising a majority of its members. It also operates an executive officer system and a Management Planning Meeting alongside the board, aiming to accelerate decision-making and strengthen oversight functions.
Risk Management
The Board of Directors oversees company-wide risk management, and the Risk Management Committee conducts evaluations, identifies issues, and provides guidance based on the Risk Management Regulations. A standing Compliance Committee (composed of 9 members) has been established to build and instill a legal compliance framework, while also establishing a system for rapid response in the event a risk materializes.
Shareholder Returns
Annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥32 per share (interim ¥15 + year-end ¥17), an increase of ¥6 year-on-year. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), a dividend of ¥36 (interim ¥18 + year-end ¥18) is planned. Share buybacks were also conducted (¥292 million during the fiscal year under review). Payout ratio is 24.8%.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to provide a stable distribution of performance-backed returns over the long term, with dividends generally paid twice a year as an interim dividend and a year-end dividend. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend per share is planned at ¥32 (interim ¥15 + year-end ¥17), with a payout ratio of 24.8% and a dividend-to-net-assets ratio of 3.0%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an annual dividend of ¥36 (interim ¥18 + year-end ¥18, payout ratio of 32.1%) is forecast. During the fiscal year under review, share buybacks of ¥292 million were also conducted.
ESG
The company actively promotes SDGs initiatives, with the Management Planning Committee overseeing efforts to resolve social issues in the areas of "human rights and society," "economy (growth)," and "environment." Human capital investment is treated as a key metric, with actual results of ¥1.5 billion achieved over the three years from FY2024 (ending March 2024) to FY2026 (ending March 2026), against a target of ¥1.4 billion. The company also focuses on enhancing human capital, including obtaining certification as an Excellent Health Management Corporation 2026 (Large Enterprise Category) and achieving a male childcare leave uptake rate of 84.6%.
Last updated: June 24, 2026