Kanemi Co.,Ltd.
2669・Standard Market・Retail Trade
Governance
A company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee (transitioned in May 2023). The Board of Directors consists of 9 directors and 3 Audit and Supervisory Committee members (including 2 independent outside directors), totaling 12 members. A voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee (chaired by an outside director) has been established to strengthen the Board's oversight function.
Risk Management
In March 2024, the company established the "Risk Management Division" to oversee risks related to management strategy, business operations, the environment, health and safety, and disasters, with responsible departments managing these risks according to rules and guidelines. Key matters are reported and submitted to the Management Committee and the Board of Directors, establishing a framework for company-wide risk management.
Shareholder Returns
Dividend policy is based primarily on performance-linked, continuous dividends, paid twice a year (interim and year-end). Actual dividend for the 56th term (FY2026, ending February 2026) was ¥38 per share (interim ¥19, year-end ¥19). The forecast for the 57th term (FY2027, ending February 2027) remains unchanged at the same amount of ¥38 per share (interim ¥19, year-end ¥19).
Dividend Policy
The company's basic policy is to distribute profits in line with business performance while giving due consideration to strengthening internal reserves, aiming for continuous dividend payments. In principle, dividends are paid twice a year, as an interim dividend and a year-end dividend. Actual dividend for the 56th term (FY2026, ending February 2026): ¥38 per share (interim ¥19, year-end ¥19). Forecast for the 57th term (FY2027, ending February 2027): ¥38 per share (interim ¥19, year-end ¥19). No revision has been made to the most recent dividend forecast.
ESG
On the environmental front, the company is promoting food loss reduction (considering the introduction of an AI demand forecasting system and developing long-life products), recycling plastic containers and converting to biomass-based materials, and installing energy-saving and CO2-reduction equipment. In terms of human capital, it introduced a new merit-based personnel system in March 2023, setting targets of raising the ratio of female managers to at least 5% and the male childcare leave uptake rate to at least 30%. At present, comprehensive and specific numerical targets have not yet been established, and the company is considering formulating future plans and disclosing results.
Last updated: May 25, 2026