KINDEN CORPORATION
1944・Prime Market・Construction
Governance
The company has adopted a board of corporate auditors system, comprising 10 directors (including 6 outside directors) and 5 corporate auditors (including 3 outside corporate auditors). Through an executive officer system, the company separates the supervisory and executive functions of the board of directors, and has established a Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee to ensure independence and objectivity.
Risk Management
The Risk Management Committee (convened twice a year) supervises and manages risks across the organization on a cross-functional basis, establishing a PDCA process whereby each operating unit evaluates, addresses, and improves risks from the perspectives of impact and likelihood. In responding to climate change, the company coordinates with the Carbon Neutrality Promotion Committee, and the Board of Directors provides regular oversight.
Shareholder Returns
Basic policy is stable and continuous dividends, with an interim dividend system in place. The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥130 per share (interim ¥60 + year-end ¥70), with a payout ratio of 37.1%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an annual dividend of ¥240, including a special dividend of ¥100 tied to achievement of medium-term management plan growth targets, is planned. A tender offer to repurchase treasury shares has been implemented based on a board resolution.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay stable and continuous dividends, implemented in light of business performance and financial condition. An interim dividend system is adopted, under which half of the annual dividend is paid as an interim dividend, with the year-end dividend determined based on performance at fiscal year-end. The company aims for shareholder-focused management, paying commemorative dividends at notable milestones and periods. The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥130 per share (interim ¥60 + year-end ¥70). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an annual dividend of ¥240 (payout ratio 59.0%) is planned, consisting of an ordinary dividend of ¥140 plus a special dividend of ¥100 tied to achievement of medium-term management plan growth targets.
ESG
The company endorses the TCFD recommendations and has conducted scenario analyses under both 1.5°C and 4°C scenarios. It has set a target of reducing Scope 1 and 2 CO₂ emissions by 50% by FY2030 (ending March 2031) compared to FY2020 (ended March 2021) levels, with actual results showing a 13.3% reduction in FY2024 (ended March 2025). In terms of human capital, the company is focusing on diversity and talent development, including expanding the recruitment of female engineers and obtaining Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2026 certification.
Last updated: June 22, 2026