Shimadaya Corporation
250A・Standard Market・Foods
Governance
The company transitioned to a Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee structure in May 2023. The Board of Directors consists of 11 members in total (including 5 Audit and Supervisory Committee members, of whom 3 are outside directors), and a Nomination and Compensation Committee (with independent outside directors comprising a majority) has been established to ensure independence and objectivity in the oversight function.
Risk Management
The President and CEO serves as the Chief Risk Management Officer, and the company has established a framework based on the Risk Management Basic Regulations under which key risks are identified and countermeasures are deliberated at the Executive Officers' Meeting, with regular reporting to the Board of Directors. The Crisis Management Manual also stipulates the establishment of a Crisis Investigation Committee and an Emergency Response Headquarters.
Shareholder Returns
Stable dividend policy targeting a consolidated payout ratio of 30-40%. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend is ¥52 per share (interim ¥26 + year-end ¥26), representing a payout ratio of 30.4%. The FY2027 (ending March 2027) forecast is an annual dividend of ¥54 per share (interim ¥27 + year-end ¥27). The company conducted a share buyback (900,300 shares, ¥1,422 million).
Dividend Policy
The company implements a stable dividend policy targeting a consolidated payout ratio of approximately 30-40%. The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year, an interim dividend and a year-end dividend, with dividends of surplus determined by resolution of the Board of Directors. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend per share is ¥52 (interim ¥26 + year-end ¥26), representing a payout ratio of 30.4%. The FY2027 (ending March 2027) forecast is an annual dividend per share of ¥54 (interim ¥27 + year-end ¥27), with a projected payout ratio of 29.7%. In addition, based on a resolution of the Board of Directors held on January 9, 2026, the company conducted a share buyback of 900,300 shares of common stock (¥1,422 million) via tender offer.
ESG
On the environmental front, the company has worked on reducing CO2 emissions (achieving a 4.7% reduction versus the target at its plants), cutting noodle waste, and improving logistics efficiency. In terms of human capital, it achieved a female employee ratio of 27.0% and a male childcare leave uptake rate of 85.7%. The company also continues to promote diversity through initiatives such as raising the ratio of female managers and revising wages.
Last updated: June 17, 2026