Kyokuto Co., Ltd.
2300・Standard Market・Services
Governance
The company has adopted the audit & supervisory board member system. It maintains a structure of 9 directors (including 2 outside directors) and 6 executive officers, emphasizing agility in board operations. It has established a Recurrence Prevention Committee, a Compliance Committee, and a Risk Management Committee, and has appointed Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC as its accounting auditor.
Risk Management
The company has established a Risk Management Committee (chaired by a Senior Managing Director) to conduct advance management of various risks, including sustainability-related risks, and to manage risks associated with new or non-routine transactions that affect financial reporting. The content of the Committee's deliberations is reported to the Board of Directors, with ultimate responsibility resting with the Representative Director, Chairman and President.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year (interim and year-end), with the annual dividend forecast for FY2027 (ending February 2027) set at ¥11 per share (interim ¥5.5 + year-end ¥5.5). This maintains the same level as the previous fiscal year's actual results. There is no change to the dividend forecast.
Dividend Policy
The policy is to continue stable dividends while securing retained earnings in consideration of business performance. Dividends are paid twice a year in principle, comprising an interim dividend and a year-end dividend, with the decision-making body being the Board of Directors. For FY2027 (ending February 2027), the company forecasts an annual dividend of ¥11 per share (interim ¥5.5 + year-end ¥5.5), which is the same level as the previous fiscal year's actual results (annual ¥11). There has been no revision from the most recently announced dividend forecast.
ESG
The company discloses sustainability initiatives centered on human capital. The ratio of female managers reached 44.4% in actual results, exceeding the 30% target. The strategic pillars are the promotion of women's advancement, support for balancing work and household duties, and work-style reform through ERP implementation, with ultimate responsibility for sustainability issues resting with the Representative Director, Chairman and President.
Last updated: May 26, 2026