CHARLE CO., LTD.
9885・Standard Market・Wholesale Trade
Governance
The company adopts a governance structure with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, comprising a board of 8 directors, including 3 outside directors (all independent). Voluntary Nomination Committee, Compensation Committee, Compliance Committee, and Governance Improvement Committee have been established to ensure transparency and objectivity.
Risk Management
Based on the Risk Management Regulations, the risk management department manages anticipated risks, and when a significant risk materializes, a countermeasure task force is established under the direction of the President and Representative Director. For sustainability risks, each responsible department reports monthly to the Management Strategy Department, and a system is in place for reporting to the Board of Directors semi-annually. A BCP (Business Continuity Plan) has also been formulated.
Shareholder Returns
Dividend per share for FY2026 (ending March 2026) was ¥8 (total ¥119 million). Forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) also maintains an ¥8 dividend. During the period, the company repurchased ¥257 million of treasury stock (treasury shares outstanding at period-end: 1,171,399 shares). The dividend floor was maintained despite recording a net loss.
Dividend Policy
The company continues dividends based on a payout ratio of approximately 70%, or a minimum annual dividend of ¥8 per share, whichever is higher. Year-end dividend paid once annually. Actual results for FY2026 (ending March 2026) were ¥8 per share (total ¥119 million), and the forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is also ¥8 per share (¥108.5 million).
ESG
Under the long-term vision "Charle Group Vision 2035," the company is advancing materiality themes of reducing environmental impact, investing in human capital, promoting DX, and strengthening governance, with the goal of realizing well-being. It has achieved a female managerial ratio of 29.7% (with a 2030 target of 33.3%) and a 100% childcare leave utilization rate among female employees, while also making progress in establishing flexible working arrangements such as flextime and telework.
Last updated: June 19, 2026