ARCS COMPANY,LIMITED
9948・Prime Market・Retail Trade
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors (holding company). Comprises 9 directors (3 outside) and 4 corporate auditors (2 outside), with 3 outside directors and 2 outside corporate auditors designated as independent officers. A Nomination and Compensation Committee (with outside directors constituting a majority) has been established, and an executive officer system has also been introduced. The Board of Directors met 25 times per year, with an attendance rate of 100% for all members (96% in some cases).
Risk Management
The Compliance & Risk Management Committee (chaired by the Representative Director, Chairman & CEO) convenes at least once per quarter and reports regularly on the status of risk management to the Board of Directors. The committee closely coordinates with the Sustainability Promotion Committee, incorporating sustainability-related risks, including climate change risk, into the company-wide risk management framework. Internal whistleblowing regulations and an internal reporting hotline have also been established.
Shareholder Returns
The annual dividend forecast for FY2027 (ending February 2027) is ¥82 per share (interim ¥41, year-end ¥41), maintaining the same level as the previous period's actual result of ¥82. No revision from the earnings forecast. There is no mention of share buybacks in this financial results report.
Dividend Policy
The annual dividend forecast for FY2027 (ending February 2027) is ¥82 per share (¥41 at the end of Q2, ¥41 at year-end). This is the same amount as the previous period's actual result (interim ¥37, year-end ¥45, total ¥82). There is no revision from the most recently announced dividend forecast.
ESG
The company has set four materiality items: (1) coexistence with local communities, (2) consideration for the global environment, (3) contribution to customers' enriched lifestyles, and (4) promotion of diversity and inclusion. It endorses the TCFD recommendations, targeting a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions (per ¥100 million of sales) by FY2030 compared to FY2013 levels, and carbon neutrality by 2050. In terms of human capital, the company discloses a female manager ratio of 7.3% (target: 10%), a disability employment ratio of 3.2%, and 13.0 training hours per regular employee. It has obtained certification as an Excellent Health Management Corporation 2025 (Large Enterprise Category).
Last updated: May 25, 2026