CARTA HOLDINGS, INC.

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Corporate data

  • Q

    When was the Company established?

    A

    The company was originally established on October 8,1999 as Acciv Dot Com. The company name was then changed to EV Navi in October 2005, and then to VOYAGE GROUP in October 2011. In January 2019, we completed a merger with Cyber Communications and renamed ourselves to Carta Holdings, Inc.

  • Q

    Please tell me the background of the company name.

    A

    In Latin, the word root “carta” refers to paper. This led to the term coming to mean a “sea chart” in Portuguese, and it can also be found in the Magna Carta, the foundational document of democracy that gave root to English constitutionalism. As the name implies, we wish to go beyond established thinking and ply a new route through uncharted territory, building a map of understanding. This map will become the new, de facto standard that allows us to constructively enhance digital society in tandem with a range of stakeholders.

  • Q

    Please tell me when the company was publicly listed and the stock exchange on which it is listed.

    A

    We listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers on July 2, 2014, and listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange on September 8, 2015.

  • Q

    Please tell me your main businesses.

    A

    As a pure holding company, we manage the business operations of the group companies under our purview.
    For more information on each group company, please see below.
    “VOYAGE GROUP“,“Cyber Communications“

  • Q

    How many affiliated firms do you have?

    A

    Details on our affiliates can be found in the section entitled “Company Profile”.

Financial information

  • Q

    When does your fiscal year end?

    A

    December 31 of each year

  • Q

    When will the next financial results be announced?

    A

    Please see the section entitled “IR Calendar”. This information is posted about one month prior to the date of the next earnings announcement.

  • Q

    Where can I obtain the company’s latest financial statements?

    A

    For the latest financial and earnings statements, please refer to the section entitled “IR Library”. Materials are also available to download on-demand in PDF format.

  • Q

    Where can I see the company’s past performance?

    A

    For details on past performance, please refer to the section entitled “Results and Financials”. You can also refer to past financial statements and reports in the section entitled “IR Library”.

Stock information

  • Q

    What is your securities code?

    A

    3688.

  • Q

    How many shares make up one unit of stock?

    A

    100 shares.

  • Q

    What is the current share price?

    A

    The latest share price can be seen on this page.

  • Q

    What is the current shareholder structure? How many shares are outstanding?

    A

    Please see the section entitled “Stock Information・Others”. This section contains information on major shareholders, the distribution of shares, and total shares outstanding.

  • Q

    Please tell me about your previous earnings results.
    When is your ordinary general meeting of shareholders?

    A

    We hold a regular general meeting of shareholders in March of each year. Once details are finalized, they will be posted to the “IR Calendar” section.

  • Q

    Where is your administrator of shareholder registry?

    A

    It is administered by the Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited. Please see our stock information for details.

  • Q

    What should I do for clerical procedures such as address or name changes for my stock?

    A

    Please contact the Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, the administrator of shareholder registry. For contact information such as the phone number, please see our stock information.

Dividends

  • Q

    Please tell me about your policies regarding dividends.

    A

    Please see the section entitled “Shareholder Incentive Program”. The Company considers the return of profits to shareholders to be a pivotal spoke in the management of the business, and endeavors for the sustainable increase in shareholder value through growth of the business and improvements to capital efficiency. In addition, we offer dividends on a continuous basis and adopt a flexible approach to share buybacks. These and other initiatives form a central pillar in our approach to driving benefits back to shareholders.

  • Q

    How much is given out in dividends?

    A

    Dividends for the September 2018 fiscal year are 15 JPY per share. As we look to the next fiscal year, projections are made based on a reasonable outlook per the recent merger disclosed herein. As soon as a specific dividend amount is decided upon, it will immediately be announced.

  • Q

    By when do I need to purchase shares to be eligible for dividends?

    A

    You are eligible for dividends if you purchase shares up to four business days (excludes holidays and weekends) prior to the finalization date used by stock brokerages and securities companies to assess current shareholders of record.

  • Q

    When are dividend receipts sent?

    A

    These are slated to be sent along with the notice and invitation to the regular general meeting of shareholders. This is sent at the end of February each year.

Shareholder incentives

  • Q

    Is there a shareholder incentive plan?

    A

    We wish to take this time to express our deepest gratitude to our shareholders for their show of support, and also our hopes of their using the services our group of companies provides and furthering their understanding and appreciating our raison d’etre as a company. To that end, and in order to increase shareholders' interest in holding stakes in our company in the medium and long term, and thereby enhancing the appeal of investing in our firm, we have adopted a shareholder incentive program. For more information, please see the section entitled ”Shareholder Incentive Program”.

Miscellaneous

  • Q

    What is your commitment to corporate governance?

    A

    We believe that strengthening corporate governance is an important issue in enhancing corporate value for our shareholders, and we strive to improve management efficiency and transparency. For details, please see the section entitled “Corporate Governance”.