Our commitment lies in bolstering management transparency and fostering societal trust. This will be achieved by consistently and equitably disclosing information to shareholders, investors, and other stakeholders in a punctual and suitable manner. Additionally, we will proactively engage with stakeholders' expectations, viewpoints, and input to garner accurate market assessments.
- Regulations for Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The aim of these regulations is to enable the Gakken Group to institute an assessment framework for verifying the accuracy of financial reporting in compliance with the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. This is done with the intent to attain four main objectives:
enhancing operational effectiveness and efficiency, bolstering the trustworthiness of financial reporting, adhering to laws and regulations governing business activities, and safeguarding assets.
- Gakken Holdings Financial Reporting Control Subcommittee
The committee determines the basic policy and assessment plan for the development and operation of internal control over the financial reporting of the Group and deliberates on the Gakken Holdings Internal Control Report.
Gakken Holdings is committed to initiating open dialogues with shareholders and investors to ensure accurate assessments of the Group's present condition and strategies, fostering a foundation of trust. Through diverse channels of communication, we offer transparent and unbiased insights into both financial and non-financial facets of the company. Furthermore, we actively seek input and suggestions from our shareholders and investors to foster a collaborative exchange of viewpoints.
|
Dialogue Methods and Tools |
Frequency |
|
Ordinary general meeting of shareholders |
Once a year |
|
Briefing on financial results |
Twice a year |
|
IR meetings in Japan and overseas |
Approx. 150 times/year |
|
Domestic SR meetings |
10 times/year |
|
Small Meetings/Business Briefings |
1-2 times/year |
|
Shareholder Newsletters |
Twice a year |
|
IR mailings |
Approx. 2 times/month |
|
Various reports (Annual Securities Report, Corporate Governance Report, Internal Control Report, Integrated Report) |
Once a year |
Profit distribution to shareholders is a paramount focus for the Group.
We prioritize augmenting retained earnings to bolster our managerial foundation and facilitate forthcoming business growth.
Concerning dividend strategy, we strive to sustain a dividend payout ratio of 30%, balancing the preservation of steady dividends with business stability. Dividend disbursement aligns with performance levels.
Moreover, to enhance comprehension of the Group's products and services among shareholders, we've initiated a special benefit program exclusively for them.
In FY9/2020: 20.0 yen
In FY9/2021: 22.0 yen
In FY9/2022: 24.0 yen
In FY9/2023: 25.0 yen
- The dividend amount for the FY9/2020 is converted to the amount after the stock split.
- IR Mail Service
The Group provides information to shareholders and other stakeholders via an IR e-mail service. This service allows our shareholders and other stakeholders to deepen their understanding of the Group.
|
Stakeholders |
2023 Distribution for the year ended September 30 (Millions of yen) |
Total Ratio |
Method of calculating amounts |
|
Business partners |
92,434 |
56.3% |
Cost of sales + SG&A expenses (excluding labor costs) |
|
Employees |
65,511 |
39.9% |
Cost of sales + SG&A expenses (Personnel expenses) |
|
Shareholders |
1,079 |
0.7% |
Dividends paid |
|
Creditors |
225 |
0.1% |
Interest expense |
|
Government and administration |
2,824 |
1.7% |
Income taxes paid |
|
Company Internal |
2,114 |
1.3% |
Net income - dividends paid |
|
Total |
164,189 |
100% |