KEY COFFEE INC
2594・Prime Market・Foods
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee (transitioned in 2015). The Board of Directors consists of 9 members (including 3 outside directors who serve as Audit and Supervisory Committee members). An executive officer system and a Management Execution Meeting (held weekly) have been established to separate business execution from oversight. No establishment of a Nomination Committee or Compensation Committee has been confirmed.
Risk Management
The company has established the "Risk Management Regulations" and set up a Crisis Control Project Team led by the director in charge of crisis management as team leader. In the event of a significant risk occurrence, a response headquarters headed by the Representative Director is established to minimize damage to the Group. The internal audit department (Audit Office) works in coordination with the Audit and Supervisory Committee members and the accounting auditor to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is stable dividends, paid semi-annually (interim and year-end). The annual dividend for the current period was ¥12 per share (interim ¥6 plus year-end ¥6). No numerical target for the payout ratio is disclosed in the Annual Securities Report. The articles of incorporation provide that share buybacks may be conducted flexibly by resolution of the Board of Directors.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to strive for stable dividends in order to balance retaining internal reserves for future business development and strengthening the corporate foundation with returning profits to shareholders. The company generally pays dividends twice a year: an interim dividend (resolved by the Board of Directors) and a year-end dividend (resolved at the general meeting of shareholders). For the current period, an annual dividend of ¥12 per share (interim ¥6 plus year-end ¥6) was paid.
ESG
The company conducted climate change scenario analysis (1.5°C/2°C and 4°C) based on TCFD recommendations, targeting a 46% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions by 2030 (versus FY2013) and a 50% renewable electricity adoption rate. In terms of human capital, it achieved a female manager ratio of 6.5% (FY2025 result) and a 3-year average male childcare leave uptake rate of 57.8%. The company also achieved a 100% SAQ implementation rate for primary suppliers and maintained a food recycling rate of 99.2%, setting quantitative targets and managing progress across the environmental, social, and procurement domains.
Last updated: June 25, 2026