KAGOME CO.,LTD.
2811・Prime Market・Foods
Governance
A company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee structure (transitioned in 2016). At least one-third of directors are outside directors, and a Compensation and Nomination Advisory Committee, on which independent outside directors hold a majority, has been established. An annual evaluation of board effectiveness is conducted; in FY2025, a survey covering 38 items across 7 categories was carried out, and effectiveness was assessed as generally ensured. In January 2026, Haruobu Okutani assumed the position of President and Representative Director, marking the start of a new management structure.
Risk Management
The "Risk Management Oversight Committee," chaired by the President with the CRO serving as head of the secretariat, oversees company-wide risk. A structure based on the Three Lines Model (frontline operations, specialized departments, internal audit) has been established, and climate change and natural capital risks have also been integrated into this framework. A Compliance Committee and an internal whistleblowing system (22 reports received in FY2025) are also in operation. The Board of Directors receives regular reports from the Risk Management Oversight Committee and provides oversight.
Shareholder Returns
Annual dividend for FY2025 (ending December 2025) was ¥48 per share (year-end lump-sum payment). For FY2026 (ending December 2026), ¥58 per share is planned (an increase of ¥10 year-on-year), with no change to the dividend forecast. Share buybacks of ¥1,342 million were already executed during Q1 of FY2026.
Dividend Policy
Under the new medium-term plan (Kagome Group Plan 2028, 2026–2028): targeting a total shareholder return ratio of 50% based on cumulative consolidated results over the period, with a progressive dividend policy that raises dividend levels in line with profit growth and does not reduce dividends. In cases of significant fluctuations in net income due to one-time factors, such effects will be excluded from calculation and disclosure. FY2025 (ending December 2025) actual: ¥48 per year (year-end lump-sum). FY2026 (ending December 2026) forecast: ¥58 per year (year-end lump-sum).
ESG
Conducted TCFD- and TNFD-aligned scenario analysis in response to climate change, and obtained SBTi "1.5°C target" certification in 2025 (including reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 43.1% or more by FY2030 versus FY2020, etc.). In human capital, the ratio of female managers reached 12.0% (achieving the FY2026 target of 12%), the engagement score reached 73 (against a FY2028 target of 74.5), and the company was certified as an Excellent Health and Productivity Management Corporation 2025 (White 500) for the third consecutive year. The company also works on human rights due diligence across the entire supply chain and sustainable procurement (including maintaining 100% FSC-certified paper usage, etc.).
Last updated: March 13, 2026