ITOHAM YONEKYU HOLDINGS INC.
2296・Prime Market・Foods
Governance
In June 2025, the company transitioned from a company with a board of company auditors to a company with an audit and supervisory committee, and its board of directors now comprises 11 members, including 4 independent outside directors. It has established four advisory committees—the Governance Nomination Advisory Committee, the Compensation Advisory Committee, the Sustainability Committee, and the Compliance Committee—to strengthen oversight functions and improve transparency in decision-making.
Risk Management
The company has established a system in which the annual review of the company-wide risk map is used to quantitatively assess likelihood and loss impact, with material risks subject to final evaluation by the Board of Directors. Climate-change-related risks are discussed by the Sustainability Committee through scenario analysis based on TCFD recommendations and are integrated into the company-wide risk management process.
Shareholder Returns
The policy targets DOE of 3.0% or higher with progressive dividends. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), an ordinary dividend of ¥145 plus a special 10th anniversary of management integration commemorative dividend of ¥175 will be paid, totaling ¥320 per share for the year (payout ratio 89.8%, DOE 6.8%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an ordinary dividend of ¥155 (interim ¥75 + year-end ¥80) is planned.
Dividend Policy
Under the Medium-Term Management Plan 2026, the dividend policy targets DOE (dividend on equity) of 3.0% or higher along with progressive dividends (applicable to ordinary dividends). FY2026 (ending March 2026) results: ordinary dividend of ¥145 (interim ¥70 + year-end ¥75) plus a 10th anniversary of management integration commemorative dividend of ¥175 (¥85 at the end of Q1 + ¥90 at the end of Q3), for a full-year total of ¥320; total dividends paid of ¥18,158 million, payout ratio of 89.8%, and DOE of 6.8%. FY2027 (ending March 2027) forecast: ordinary dividend of ¥155 (interim ¥75 + year-end ¥80), payout ratio of 47.5%, and DOE of 3.2%.
ESG
The company has set targets to halve GHG emissions by FY2030 (versus FY2016 levels) and achieve net zero by 2050, promoting renewable energy power procurement and investment selection utilizing an internal carbon pricing mechanism. In terms of human capital, it has set targets of a 10% ratio of female managers by FY2030 and an engagement score of 60% by FY2026, and also conducts human rights due diligence and supplier surveys annually.
Last updated: June 17, 2026