Wakou Shokuhin Co.,Ltd.
2813・Standard Market・Foods
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors (Board of Directors composed of 7 internal directors and 2 outside directors, 9 total). It has established an Internal Audit Office reporting directly to the Representative Director, President and CEO, along with a Compliance Promotion Committee and a Risk Management Committee, with EY Shinnihon LLC serving as the accounting auditor. A voluntary Compensation Committee (comprising 2 outside directors) has been established to review the appropriateness of director compensation.
Risk Management
The company has appointed a director in charge of risk management, and the Risk Management Committee assesses and prioritizes company-wide risks—including compliance, environmental, disaster, and information security risks—implementing controls and reporting regularly to the Board of Directors. Climate change risk is also included among the company-wide risk assessment items.
Shareholder Returns
Annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥100 per share (year-end lump-sum payment, total dividends of ¥249 million, payout ratio of 21.6%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the dividend is planned to increase to ¥110. A small amount of treasury stock was repurchased (¥287 thousand).
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to provide stable shareholder returns in consideration of business performance, while pursuing growth investments to enhance corporate value over the medium to long term and maintaining a sound financial base. A year-end lump-sum dividend is paid (record date March 31). The year-end dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥100 per share (total dividends of ¥249 million, payout ratio of 21.6%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an increase to ¥110 per share is planned (projected payout ratio of 24.3%).
ESG
The company promotes reduction of food loss, CO2 emissions, and energy consumption, while also engaging in regional economic revitalization under the theme "Together with the Blessings of Hokkaido." In terms of human capital, it has set indicators such as a female manager ratio of 5.0% or higher (target as of end of March 2027; current level 3.5%) and 2 cases of male employees taking childcare leave (target achieved), and is promoting skill development support and the establishment of diverse working arrangements.
Last updated: June 23, 2026