NIPPN CORPORATION
2001・Prime Market・Foods
Governance
The company has adopted the structure of a company with an audit and supervisory committee, with 5 outside directors among 12 directors (outside director ratio of approximately 41.7%). It has established a Nomination and Compensation Committee (chaired by an outside director) and a Meeting of Independent Outside Directors, strengthening the effectiveness of its oversight functions.
Risk Management
The company has established a Risk Management Committee chaired by the President and Representative Director, operating under a four-subcommittee structure covering compliance, disaster response, business execution, and information security, meeting twice a year with results reported to the Board of Directors. It has also established an emergency response headquarters setup based on the Basic Crisis Management Regulations.
Shareholder Returns
Dividends are paid semi-annually, targeting a consolidated payout ratio of 30% or more, calculated excluding "special/extraordinary gains and losses from asset sales, etc." The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥68 per share (interim ¥33 + year-end ¥35), with a total dividend amount of ¥5,697 million and a consolidated payout ratio of 25.9% (33.5% on a basis excluding special gains/losses). An annual dividend of ¥68 is also planned for FY2027 (ending March 2027). Share buybacks (¥4,000 million) were also conducted. A shareholder benefit program is in place.
Dividend Policy
The dividend amount is determined by targeting a consolidated payout ratio of 30% or more, calculated excluding "special/extraordinary gains and losses from asset sales, etc.," while taking into account business performance and the future management environment. The basic policy is to pay dividends semi-annually, comprising an interim dividend and a year-end dividend. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the year-end dividend was increased by ¥2 from the previous forecast to ¥35 per share, resulting in an annual dividend of ¥68 (up ¥2 year on year). An annual dividend of ¥68 (interim ¥34 + year-end ¥34 per share) is also planned for FY2027 (ending March 2027).
ESG
On GHG emissions, the company has set a target of a 42% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions by FY2030 (versus FY2021) and carbon neutrality by 2050, and has achieved a carbon-neutral factory at the Chita Plant. It is advancing disclosure based on TCFD and TNFD frameworks, and in human capital, has set targets such as a 12% ratio of female managers (FY2026 target) and a 100% male childcare leave uptake rate, promoting ESG management on multiple fronts.
Last updated: June 23, 2026