KANEKO SEEDS CO., LTD.
1376・Standard Market・Fishery, Agriculture & Forestry
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors consists of 8 members in total, 5 internal and 3 outside directors (outside director ratio of 37.5%), and it has a voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee established in 2019 (1 internal and 2 outside members). The Board of Directors met 16 times during the fiscal year under review, with all members maintaining an attendance rate of 94% or higher.
Risk Management
The Company has established a risk management framework based on its Risk Management Regulations, with the Board of Directors as the ultimate responsible body and the General Affairs Department serving as the coordinating division. A Risk Management Committee is convened as needed, and in the event of a sudden risk occurrence, an emergency response structure is established with the President as the overall responsible officer. Information security measures (such as blocking unauthorized access and data encryption) have also been implemented.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending May 2026), an annual dividend of ¥48 per share (interim ¥11 + year-end ¥37) will be implemented, with a payout ratio of 40.0%. For FY2027 (ending May 2027), an annual dividend of ¥48 (interim ¥20 + year-end ¥28) is forecast. Share buybacks are also being continued (¥300,069 thousand in the current period).
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to secure retained earnings for future business development and strengthening of the management structure while continuing to pay stable dividends. Dividends are paid twice a year, as an interim dividend and a year-end dividend. Actual results for FY2026 (ending May 2026) were ¥48 per share (interim ¥11 + year-end ¥37), with a payout ratio of 40.0% and a dividend-on-equity ratio (DOE) of 2.0%. The forecast for FY2027 (ending May 2027) is ¥48 per share (interim ¥20 + year-end ¥28), with a payout ratio forecast of 31.9%.
ESG
Identified "ensuring food safety and quality," "decarbonization (2050 carbon neutrality target; Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions already calculated)," and "human resource development and diversity" as key sustainability priorities. Female ratio in managerial positions is 5.2%, male childcare leave uptake rate is 78.0%, and the gender pay gap is 60.1% (on a standalone basis for the filing company). The company has obtained Kurumin certification.
Last updated: August 26, 2025