Nippon Beet Sugar Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
2108・Prime Market・Foods
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors comprises 7 members (including 3 outside directors, all designated as independent officers), and a Nomination and Compensation Committee has been established, with outside directors holding a majority and serving as chairperson. The Board of Directors meets 14 times per year. An executive officer system has also been introduced to accelerate decision-making.
Risk Management
The Risk Management Promotion Committee identifies and assesses risks and reports to the Board of Directors. A Compliance and Risk Management Promotion Office has been established as a standing body, working in coordination with the Corporate Conduct Committee and the Crisis Management Committee. Reporting and consultation contact points have been set up both internally and externally, and a framework is in place to establish an Emergency Response Headquarters, headed by the President, in the event of an unforeseen crisis.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), an ordinary dividend of ¥80 plus a special dividend of ¥80, totaling ¥160 (total amount ¥1,934 million, payout ratio 38.9%), was implemented. From FY2027 (ending March 2027) onward, the policy will change to a new target of DOE of 4.0%, with the forecast dividend for FY2027 (ending March 2027) at ¥260. Share buybacks are also being continued (amount acquired during the period: ¥1,002 million).
Dividend Policy
From FY2027 (ending March 2027) onward, the dividend policy will change from "dividend per share of ¥80 or more" to a target of "DOE (dividend on equity) of 4.0%." For FY2026 (ending March 2026), an ordinary dividend of ¥80 plus a special dividend of ¥80, totaling ¥160, was implemented. The forecast dividend for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is ¥260 (paid as a single year-end dividend).
ESG
Identified six materiality items (contribution to sustainable agriculture, response to climate change, effective use of resources, food safety and security, realization of a comfortable working environment, and contribution to local communities). Set environmental targets such as a 38% reduction in CO2 emissions by FY2030 (vs. 2013, SCOPE 1+2) and analyzed climate change risks and opportunities with reference to TCFD. On the human capital front, disclosed results including a 60.0% ratio of female new graduate hires in general career-track positions (target: 25% or more) and an 87.5% rate of paternity leave uptake among male employees.
Last updated: June 24, 2026