Kuroda Group Co.,Ltd.
287A・Standard Market・Wholesale Trade
Kuroda Group Co.,Ltd.
287A・Standard Market・Wholesale Trade
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee (transitioned in April 2023). The Board of Directors consists of 5 members, including 2 independent outside directors, and the Audit and Supervisory Committee (3 members), in which outside directors form a majority, performs the oversight function. The executive officer system separates supervision from business execution.
Risk Management
The company has established a Risk Management Committee (convened at least twice a year) and a Compliance Committee to examine risks related to overall management, including sustainability. A system is in place to report important matters to the Board of Directors. Regulations have also been established to set up a Crisis Management Task Force, headed by the Representative Director as the officer with ultimate responsibility, in the event of unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters.
Shareholder Returns
Continuing progressive dividend policy based on a DOE target of 7%. Annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥61.00 per share (interim ¥30.00, year-end ¥31.00), total dividends of ¥2,589 million, payout ratio of 73.5%. Forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is ¥63.00 per share (interim ¥31.00, year-end ¥32.00), with a forecast payout ratio of 65.2%.
Dividend Policy
The annual dividend amount is based on a DOE target of 7%, calculated on equity attributable to owners of the parent at the beginning of the fiscal year, implementing a progressive dividend policy (in principle, no dividend reductions). Dividends are paid twice a year, interim and year-end. Actual results for FY2026 (ending March 2026) were an annual dividend of ¥61.00 (payout ratio of 73.5%, dividend to equity attributable to owners of the parent ratio of 6.5%). The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is an annual dividend of ¥63.00 (forecast payout ratio of 65.2%).
ESG
Materiality is defined as "strengthening digital response and technological capabilities," "thorough localization," and "improving the quality of accountability (improving the quality of governance)." Regarding human capital, the company is working on securing and developing diverse talent and supporting relearning, but quantitative indicators and targets have not yet been set and are planned to be established in the future. The company has established intellectual property management regulations and is also working to protect proprietary technology in its manufacturing business.
Last updated: June 19, 2026