About LIKE, Inc.

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What is LIKE's business overview, and what are its unique strengths?

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The LIKE Group operates the "Child-Rearing Support Services Business" (operating licensed nurseries, after-school clubs, etc.), "Comprehensive Human Resources Services Business" (providing industry-specialized temporary staffing and outsourcing), and "Nursing Care-Related Services Business" (operating assisted-living nursing homes), aiming to be an indispensable corporate group at every stage of life.
Our greatest strength lies in our ability to share recruitment know-how and customer bases across businesses, demonstrating high synergies.
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What is your medium- to long-term growth strategy and key focus areas?

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In our Long-term Management Plan covering FY05/27 to FY05/35, we focus on "improving the profitability of existing businesses" as a core pillar, while engaging in key focus areas such as sales of childcare operation support systems and overseas expansion.
Although the operating environment is rapidly changing due to the advancement and spread of AI technology, our Group remains committed to our strength in labor-intensive businesses, continuing to provide services that are universally needed by society in any era. Furthermore, we will look beyond the Japanese market to accelerate business development focused on "people" in overseas markets.
View details of Long-term Management Plan (FY05/27~FY05/35) (PDF)
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How do Japan's declining birthrate and labor shortage affect your business?

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While the declining birthrate and shortage of workers create a challenging operating environment, we also view them as growth opportunities.
Childcare demand remains solid due to the increase in dual-income households, and in Tokyo, where waitlisted children persist amid nursery fee waivers and population inflow, increasing the occupancy rate of our facilities can further drive the growth of our Child-Rearing Support Services Business.
In addition, given the severe labor shortage across various industries, demand for our Comprehensive Human Resources Services Business is expected to continue expanding steadily.
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What are your current business performance trends and core revenue drivers?

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Currently, our business performance is progressing steadily, driven by the Childcare business.
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Stock Information

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What is your dividend policy?

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While strengthening our financial position and enhancing corporate value through reinvestment in our business, our basic policy is to return profits to shareholders actively and in a timely manner. Specifically, we target a consolidated dividend payout ratio of approximately 40%, aiming to maintain or increase total dividend payments in principle, and distribute dividends twice a year as an interim dividend and a year-end dividend.
For details, please refer to the timely disclosure dated July 13, 2026, "Notice Concerning Revision of Dividend Policy".
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What is the planned dividend for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2027?

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For the current fiscal year, we plan to pay an annual dividend of 60 yen per share (interim dividend: 30 yen, year-end dividend: 30 yen).
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How can I receive dividend payments?

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Year-end dividends are paid to shareholders registered in the shareholder register (and beneficial shareholder register) as of May 31, and interim dividends are paid to shareholders registered as of November 30.
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Do you have a Shareholder Benefit Program?

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Yes, we do. Since May 2019, we have implemented a Shareholder Benefit Program through the "LIKE Premium Shareholder Benefits Club." Benefit points awarded based on the number of shares held can be exchanged for over 5,000 items, including food products and home appliances, as well as electronic money and points. Points are awarded every year in July.
For details, please refer to the "Notice Concerning Changes in Shareholder Benefit Program" disclosed on April 13, 2026, and the "Notice Concerning Additional Expansion of Shareholder Benefit Program" disclosed on April 27, 2026.

Basic Information

Q.When was the company established?

A.In September 1993. Please refer to "Company History" for details.

Q.Where are your head offices located?

A.LIKE, Inc. has two head offices in Tokyo and Osaka. Please refer to "Locations" for details.

Q.How many employees do you have?

A.8,978 employees as of August 31, 2026 (Consolidated basis).

Q.When were your shares listed?

A.On December 8, 2005, our shares were listed on the Mothers market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Q.When was the stock market listing changed?

A.On February 23, 2007, our listing was transferred to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and on April 4, 2022, we selected and moved to the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Q.What is your securities code?

A.It is 2462.

Q.When does your fiscal year end?

A.Our fiscal year ends at the end of May every year.

Q.When is the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held?

A.It is held in August every year.

Q.What is the total number of issued shares?

A.20,464,800 shares (as of August 31, 2026).

Q.What is the trading unit for your shares?

A.It is 100 shares.

Q.Where can I find information regarding the shareholder composition?

A.Please refer to the "Investors Guide" for "Shareholders by Category" and "Number of Shares by Category."

Q.How can I check your current stock price?

A.Please check the "Latest Stock Price Information".

Q.Who is the administrator of the shareholder register?

A.Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited.

Q.Where should I contact for stock administrative procedures such as transfer of title or change of address?

A.Please contact Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited.

Q.Where can I contact for other inquiries?

A.Please refer to "Contact Us" on this website.