Kusurinomadoguchi Reports on Shareholder Meeting; Addresses Health Ministry Guidelines

TOKYO, Jun 30 (Pulse News Wire) – Kusurinomadoguchi,inc. (5592.T) reported on the key points raised during its 22nd Annual General Meeting held on June 29, 2026.

The meeting addressed concerns related to recent health ministry guidelines and their impact on the company’s operations. Regarding the Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare's notification dated June 23, the company clarified that its activities involving prescription reservation surveys and point rewards do not constitute inducements to specific pharmacies but rather aim to improve service quality. Following internal confirmation and discussions with the ministry, the company ceased such activities in May 2026.

Management also notified all local health bureaus about the cessation of these programs. The company believes there will be no adverse effects on its performance due to these measures and views the elimination of inappropriate reward schemes across the industry positively. Other topics included potential future ventures such as preventive healthcare services and ongoing disputes with pharmacy partners, which remain minimal.

On dividend policy, management stated plans to maintain the current payout ratio of 15% while focusing on investments in software development, AI, and mergers and acquisitions to support continued growth.