KYOKUYO CO.,LTD.
1301・Prime Market・Fishery, Agriculture & Forestry
Governance
The company is a company with a board of company auditors, comprising 14 directors (of which 5 are outside directors). Since April 2023, it has introduced an executive officer system, separating decision-making/supervisory functions from business execution functions. It has established a voluntary nomination and compensation committee (with a majority of independent outside directors) to strengthen governance.
Risk Management
Group-wide risk is managed comprehensively based on the "Kyokuyo Group Risk Management Basic Rules." A system has been established whereby the Sustainability Promotion Committee and the Internal Audit Team monitor and evaluate environmental conservation, quality and safety, disaster (BCP), and climate change risks, and report to the Board of Directors.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend is ¥150 per share (an increase of ¥20 from ¥130 in the prior period), with a payout ratio of 26.0% and a dividend-to-net-assets ratio of 2.5%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), a dividend of ¥160 per share is planned. Dividends are paid once annually as a year-end lump-sum payment. No share buybacks have been conducted.
Dividend Policy
The company aims to continue stable dividends while pursuing higher dividend levels through medium- to long-term profit growth. Dividends from surplus are paid once annually as a year-end dividend, and the Articles of Incorporation stipulate that this may be implemented by resolution of the Board of Directors pursuant to Article 459 of the Companies Act. Recent dividend history: FY2025 (ended March 2025), ¥130 per share (total ¥1,554 million, payout ratio 22.9%, dividend-to-net-assets ratio 2.5%); FY2026 (ending March 2026), ¥150 per share (total ¥1,793 million, payout ratio 26.0%, dividend-to-net-assets ratio 2.5%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), a dividend of ¥160 per share (payout ratio 26.4%) is planned.
ESG
In May 2022, the company expressed support for the TCFD recommendations and evaluates climate change risks (carbon tax, fishing regulations, changes in the marine environment, etc.) through scenario analysis. It has set targets to reduce CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 5% by FY2026 (ending March 2026) compared to FY2023, and to reduce packaging plastic usage by 30% by 2030 (compared to 2019). The company is also advancing human capital initiatives, including promoting women's advancement and improving the rate of male employees taking childcare leave (85.7% in the current fiscal year).
Last updated: June 22, 2026