FAQ（IR）
About the Company
Q Please tell us about your company profile and history.
A We opened our first store in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture on May 4, 1990, and incorporated in 1991. For details, please refer to “Company Information” and for our history, please refer to "History.
Q Please tell us about your corporate philosophy.
A “contributing to society through our business activities” and “the pursuit of employees’ material and spiritual wellbeing,”
At BOOKOFF Group, our goal is to contribute to society by providing comfortable and welcoming spaces in our stores, while delivering added value to local customers—primarily through reuse-based services.
We believe that the growth of our employees—both full-time and part-time staff—through their daily interactions and service delivery is essential to maintaining and enhancing our service standards. This, in turn, leads to greater customer satisfaction and drives the sustainable growth of our Group. Based on this belief, we are fully committed to the development of our people.
Q Please tell us about BOOKOFF's business.
A For more information about our business, please refer to “Business Portfolio”.
Q Do you have stores overseas?
A We have stores in the U.S., France, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan.
Q Are there any stores nearby?
A You can search for store locations by clicking on "Find a store." You can search by prefecture, address, nearest station, etc.
Financial Results
Q Where can I find the most recent financial results?
A Please refer to the financial statements in the "IR Library. Please refer to “Financial Data” for major financial information and financial indicators.
Performance and financial data
Q Where can I find information regarding the current fiscal year's financial outlook?
A Our outlook for this fiscal year is published on the cover of the financial results summary in the IR Library.
Q Please tell me your IR schedule for the fiscal year end and other periods.
A Please refer to the "IR Calendar" for the schedule. The schedule will be updated from time to time.
Q What are the latest monthly store sales and store openings?
A Please refer to the monthly store data in the "Monthly Report" for monthly sales results and store opening status. It is updated around the 5th of each month.
About stocks
Q On which stock exchange is BOOKOFF Group listed, and what is its stock code?
A It is listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and its stock code is 9278.
For basic information about stocks, please refer to "Basic Information regarding Shares."
Basic Information regarding Shares
Q Please tell us about your dividend policy.
A We recognize the return of profits to shareholders as one of our most important management priorities. We intend to utilize retained earnings effectively for strategic investments aimed at enhancing future corporate value and for strengthening our financial position.
Our basic policy is to maintain a stable dividend, with a target consolidated payout ratio of approximately 20% to 30% of net profit attributable to owners of the parent.
Q What is your dividend forecast?
A Dividend forecasts are listed on the cover of the financial information "Financial Results Summary" in the "IR Library."
Q Is there a shareholder benefit program?
A As of the end of May each year, shareholders listed in our shareholder registry will receive, once annually, a special gift consisting of:
・Shopping vouchers that can be used at all BOOKOFF Group stores, and
・Bonus coupons that increase the trade-in value when selling books."
Q What are the procedures for shares (change of name and address, notification of family name change, notification of dividend transfer address, etc.)?
A Please refer to "Basic Information regarding Shares."
