BUNKYODO GROUP HOLDINGS CO.,LTD.
9978・Standard Market・Retail Trade
Governance
A company with a Board of Corporate Auditors, comprising 6 directors (including 3 outside directors, 2 of whom are independent outside directors). The Board of Directors holds regular monthly meetings (18 sessions held during the fiscal year) and has established a voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee (composed of 4 members, including 3 independent outside directors or outside corporate auditors) to supplement its oversight function.
Risk Management
Risk analysis and countermeasures are discussed at the Management Meeting (held twice monthly), chaired by the President and attended by full-time directors, full-time statutory auditors, and the heads of each division. The company has established
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending August 2026), the company maintains its forecast of an annual dividend of ¥0 (no dividend) for both common shares and Class K shares. It is currently executing a three-year medium-term management plan following the business revitalization ADR procedure, prioritizing the strengthening of its financial structure. There are provisions in the articles of incorporation regarding the acquisition of treasury stock.
Dividend Policy
For both common shares and Class K shares, the annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending August 2026) is ¥0 (no dividend). The second-quarter-end dividend of ¥0 has already been implemented. Strengthening the financial structure based on the three-year medium-term management plan following the business revitalization ADR procedure is treated as the top priority, and the no-dividend policy continues. There has been no revision from the most recently announced dividend forecast.
ESG
The company has established a Sustainability Committee chaired by the Representative Director and President, and has identified four materiality issues: "environmentally conscious store operations (e.g., reducing transportation through improved return rates)", "contribution to regional cultural development (education platform business)", "creation of human capital and employee value", and "establishment of an advanced governance structure". While the company has set a goal of increasing the ratio of female managers (target of 3 female managers among full-time employees versus an actual figure of 2), it has not yet reached the stage of setting quantitative indicators or targets.
Last updated: November 26, 2025