S&B FOODS INC.
2805・Standard Market・Foods
Governance
The company transitioned to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee in June 2024, with the Board of Directors comprising 12 members (including 5 outside directors). It has introduced an executive officer system to separate decision-making and oversight functions from business execution functions, and plans to introduce a CxO structure from June 2026. The attendance rate of all directors at Board of Directors meetings is 100%.
Risk Management
Established the "Basic Regulations on Risk Management," under which the Risk Management Committee, reporting directly to the Board of Directors, exercises overall control of company-wide risks. Risks are classified into company-wide common risks and operational risks, which are addressed by the Compliance Subcommittee and specialized subcommittees. A framework has been put in place to establish a Countermeasures Headquarters, headed by the President, in the event of an emergency.
Shareholder Returns
Annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥50 per share (interim ¥24, year-end ¥26), with a payout ratio of 14.4%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), a dividend of ¥60 per share (interim and year-end ¥30 each) is forecast. No share buyback is planned.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year, as an interim dividend and a year-end dividend, from retained earnings. The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥50 per share (interim ¥24, year-end ¥26), with a payout ratio of 14.4% and a dividend-to-net-assets ratio of 1.4%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), a dividend of ¥60 per share (interim and year-end ¥30 each) is forecast, with an expected payout ratio of 17.9%. Note that a stock split at a ratio of two shares for every one common share was carried out effective April 1, 2025, and the actual dividend for FY2025 (ended March 2025) on a pre-split basis was ¥80 per share (interim ¥37, year-end ¥43).
ESG
Advancing climate change response based on TCFD recommendations, with targets of carbon neutrality by FY2050 and a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2, vs. FY2019) by FY2030. In human capital, the company promotes talent development, D&I, and health management, achieving a 95.5% paternity leave uptake rate among male employees and a 12.3% ratio of women in managerial positions. For sustainable procurement, the company has established sustainable procurement commitments targeting FY2030 for key spices, palm oil, and paper.
Last updated: June 22, 2026