TOYO SUISAN KAISHA, LTD.
2875・Prime Market・Foods
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. As of the filing date, the Board of Directors consists of 12 directors (including 4 outside directors), and the Board of Corporate Auditors consists of 4 corporate auditors (including 2 outside corporate auditors). Directors' term of office is one year, and the Board of Directors meets 13 times per year. To enhance the fairness and transparency of procedures related to executive nomination and compensation, the company has established a voluntary "Nomination and Compensation Committee" comprising a majority of independent outside directors.
Risk Management
Each department identifies, analyzes, and evaluates risks inherent to its own operations, and a framework has been established to advance the identification and evaluation of sustainability-related risks and opportunities. Starting in fiscal 2025, the CSR & Communications Department has received delegated authority from the Board of Directors to take charge of sustainability risk management, with the executive officer in charge of CSR periodically reporting to the Board of Directors under this transitioned structure. In the event of a serious incident, a task force will be established based on the "Basic Crisis Management Regulations" to respond promptly.
Shareholder Returns
The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥220 per share (interim ¥80 + year-end ¥140, an increase of ¥20 year on year), with a payout ratio of 30.8%. The same ¥220 annual dividend is planned for FY2027 (ending March 2027). The Board of Directors resolved to conduct a share buyback of up to 3,000,000 shares and ¥27.5 billion (from May to December 2026).
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year, as interim and year-end dividends. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend per share is ¥220 (interim ¥80 + year-end ¥140), with a payout ratio of 30.8% and a dividend-on-equity ratio (DOE) of 4.3%. The year-end dividend was increased from the initially planned ¥120 to ¥140. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an annual dividend of ¥220 (interim ¥80 + year-end ¥140) is planned, with a payout ratio expected to be 33.0%.
ESG
As part of its climate change response, the company has expanded TCFD-based 1.5°C/4°C scenario analysis to its domestic instant noodle, chilled foods, and overseas instant noodle businesses, and has set FY2030 targets of a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions intensity (versus FY2018) and a 100% certified palm oil substitution rate. In terms of human capital, Toyo Suisan Kaisha, Ltd. has set targets of raising the ratio of female managers to 10% or more and the ratio of male employees taking childcare leave to 50% or more (both FY2027 targets), and has achieved a 98.8% training participation rate within the domestic group. The company has identified seven materiality issues and is promoting the simultaneous achievement of economic and social value.
Last updated: June 19, 2026