KITANO CONSTRUCTION CORP.
1866・Standard Market・Construction
Governance
The company has adopted a corporate auditor system and an executive officer system. The Board of Directors consists of 6 members in total, comprising 4 internal directors and 2 outside directors, and has established a voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee (a majority of whose members are outside directors).
Risk Management
Based on the "Risk Management Regulations," the company has established a Risk Management Committee composed of directors and executive officers to manage risks related to compliance, profitability, quality, disasters, environment, information security, and other areas. A framework has been put in place under which each department head regularly reports to the Board of Directors, and the company has also entered into advisory agreements with external attorneys and implemented and trained for a Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is to maintain stable dividends on a continuing basis. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), a year-end dividend of ¥30 per share (post stock split) was implemented (total dividends of ¥729 million, payout ratio of 20.9%). The same amount of ¥30 is planned for FY2027 (ending March 2027) as well. Share buybacks were minor at ¥5 million for the current period.
Dividend Policy
The company recognizes returning profits to shareholders as one of its most important management priorities, and its basic policy is to continue stable dividends. A stock split at a ratio of 4 shares for every 1 share of common stock was implemented effective October 1, 2025. The year-end dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥30 per share (after taking the stock split into account), with total dividends of ¥729 million and a payout ratio of 20.9%. The year-end dividend for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is also planned to be ¥30 per share (forecast payout ratio of 20.8%). The basic policy is to pay a year-end dividend once per year.
ESG
Identified six materiality issues (environmental consideration, strengthening human capital, occupational health and safety, quality assurance, community contribution, and responsible corporate activities) and manages them via KPIs. In FY2025, GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) were reduced by 11% year on year, and the company obtained a B score in its first CDP response. It continues to hold Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (large enterprise category) recognition and has achieved zero fatal or serious accidents.
Last updated: June 26, 2026