Sojitz Corporation
2768・Prime Market・Wholesale Trade
Governance
As a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, 6 of the 11 directors (a majority) are independent outside directors, and an independent outside director serves as chair of the Board of Directors. Diversity is ensured with 4 female directors (36.4%). A Nomination Committee and a Compensation Committee have been established, both with independent outside directors comprising a majority and serving as chair, constituting a highly transparent governance structure.
Risk Management
The Internal Control Committee, under the President's oversight, surveys and monitors company-wide risks, while the Sustainability Committee identifies and assesses environmental and climate change risks as well as human rights risks. For individual investment and loan cases, the Investment and Loan Deliberation Council reviews sustainability risks, and a system is in place to regularly report the results to the Management Committee, the Board of Directors, and the Audit and Supervisory Committee.
Shareholder Returns
Continuation of progressive dividend policy based on shareholders' equity DOE of 4.5%. Annual dividend per share for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥165 (up ¥15 year on year), with a payout ratio of 33.3%. Annual dividend for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is planned at ¥180. Share buybacks were also conducted (¥9,978 million in the current period).
Dividend Policy
A progressive dividend policy based on a shareholders' equity DOE (dividends paid ÷ shareholders' equity) of 4.5% as a general standard. Approximately 30% of cumulative basic operating cash flow over the Medium-Term Management Plan 2026 period is to be allocated to shareholder returns. The annual dividend per share for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥165 (interim ¥82.50 + year-end ¥82.50), with total annual dividends of ¥34,542 million and a payout ratio of 33.3%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an annual dividend of ¥180 (interim ¥90 + year-end ¥90 planned) is planned, with an expected payout ratio of 28.9%.
ESG
On climate change response, the company has set a target of net zero by 2050, aiming to reduce Scope 1+2 emissions by 60% by 2030 compared to FY2019 levels (with Scope 2 achieving net zero), and has already reduced thermal coal interests by approximately 90%. In terms of human capital, the company has established human resource KPIs including promotion of women's advancement, digital talent development (825 applied talent personnel), and a 48% ratio of local talent in CxO positions, and continues to receive high external evaluations, including inclusion in the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index and an A rating from CDP Climate Change.
Last updated: June 9, 2026