SMS CO., LTD.
2175・Prime Market・Services
Governance
As a company with an audit and supervisory committee, the company has established a Board of Directors (1 internal director and 5 independent outside directors), and has voluntarily established a Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee as well as a Sustainability Committee. In July 2026, the company plans to establish a Corporate Value Enhancement Committee.
Risk Management
The company implements cross-group risk management based on its Risk Management Regulations. Sustainability-related risks are identified and assessed by the Sustainability Committee, integrated into the company-wide risk management framework in coordination with the department in charge of risk management, and a system is in place to report material matters to the Board of Directors.
Shareholder Returns
Continuing a progressive dividend policy with a consolidated payout ratio target of around 30%. The year-end dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥29.50 per share (up ¥1 year on year, total dividends of ¥2,421 million). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), a dividend of ¥30.50 is forecast. During the period, the company conducted share buybacks totaling ¥3,999 million (treasury shares at period-end: 5,481,151 shares).
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to prioritize investment for growth while taking into account the financial position, and to pay a progressive dividend with a consolidated payout ratio target of around 30%. However, this may not apply when a major investment opportunity such as M&A arises. The year-end dividend per share for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥29.50 (up ¥1.00 year on year), and the forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is ¥30.50 (a planned increase of ¥1.00 year on year).
ESG
The company oversees ESG issues centered on its Sustainability Committee (attended by all directors, held four times a year), and has set GHG reduction targets certified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) (a 42% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions by FY2031 (ending March 2031)). In terms of human capital, it has achieved a 93% male childcare leave uptake rate and a 43.2% ratio of female managers, and is pursuing multifaceted initiatives such as promoting DEI&B and continuing certification as an Excellent Health Management Corporation.
Last updated: June 19, 2026