Kirin Holdings Company, Limited
2503・Prime Market・Foods
Governance
As a company with a board of statutory auditors, the board comprises 12 directors (of which 7 are outside directors, with independent outside directors forming a majority) and 5 statutory auditors. The chairman of the board of directors is an outside director, and a nomination and compensation advisory committee (chaired by an outside director, with outside directors forming a majority) has been established, building a highly transparent and objective governance structure.
Risk Management
The Group Risk and Compliance Committee (held twice a year) oversees risk management, centrally managing key group risks on a risk map based on the two axes of impact and probability of occurrence. Selection results are deliberated and determined by the Board of Directors, and sustainability-related risks are also monitored within the framework of integrated risk management.
Shareholder Returns
Continuing progressive dividend policy. FY2025 actual annual dividend was ¥74.0 (interim ¥37.0, year-end ¥37.0); FY2026 forecast annual dividend is ¥76.0 (interim ¥38.0, year-end ¥38.0), an increase of ¥2.0 year-on-year. Share buyback of ¥8,394 million was already executed during Q1 FY2026.
Dividend Policy
Targets a DOE (consolidated dividend on equity ratio) of 5% or higher, and in principle implements a progressive dividend policy for per-share dividend amounts. FY2025 actual annual dividend was ¥74.0 (interim ¥37.0, year-end ¥37.0); FY2026 forecast annual dividend is ¥76.0 (interim ¥38.0, year-end ¥38.0), an increase of ¥2.0 year-on-year. Share buyback of ¥8,394 million was executed during Q1 FY2026 (per the statement of changes in equity).
ESG
Early adopted SSBJ standards (ISSB-aligned), setting seven material themes: negative impacts of alcohol, healthy longevity society, unmet medical needs, human capital, human rights, consumer issues, and environment (climate change and natural capital). Non-financial indicators such as GHG reduction, water usage intensity, ratio of female managers, and employee engagement are linked to executive compensation (PSUs), with third-party assurance (limited assurance) obtained from KPMG AZSA Sustainability.
Last updated: March 27, 2026