WARABEYA NICHIYO HOLDINGS CO.,LTD.
2918・Prime Market・Foods
Governance
The company transitioned to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee in 2019. The board comprises 11 directors (including 5 directors who are Audit and Supervisory Committee members, 4 of whom are outside directors). A Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee (comprising 6 members, including 4 outside directors) has been established to ensure transparency and objectivity in decision-making. The board of directors meets 12 times per year, with a 100% attendance rate for all members.
Risk Management
A Risk Management Committee chaired by the head of the administrative division has been established across the group, and under the Group Risk Management Regulations, responsible departments are designated for each risk category for ongoing monitoring. The Internal Control Office audits day-to-day risk management conditions and regularly reports the results to the Board of Directors. The Sustainability Committee (held four times a year) identifies and evaluates climate change risks and works with the Risk Management Committee to incorporate them into company-wide risk management.
Shareholder Returns
The annual dividend forecast for FY2027 (ending February 2027) is ¥120 per share (interim ¥60 + year-end ¥60), maintaining the same amount as the previous period's actual results. No revision from the earnings forecast. No mention of share buybacks in this financial results summary.
Dividend Policy
Actual results for FY2026 (ending February 2026) were ¥120 per share annually (interim ¥60 + year-end ¥60). The forecast for FY2027 (ending February 2027) is also set at the same annual amount of ¥120 (interim ¥60 + year-end ¥60), with no revision from the most recently announced dividend forecast. Note that this financial results summary contains no mention of a target payout ratio or share buybacks.
ESG
Based on the TCFD framework, the company analyzes climate change risks under two scenarios: 4°C and 1.5°C. It targets a 50% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions by FY2030 (versus FY2018; actual reduction reached 20.8% in FY2024) and a 50% reduction in industrial waste. In human capital, targets include a female manager ratio of 10% or higher (FY2030 target; actual was 6.5% in FY2024) and an annual paid leave utilization rate of 80% or higher, with a Diversity Promotion Committee established to advance diversity and talent development. The company has identified five materiality themes (contributing to a circular society, providing the joy of food, sustainable supply chains, job satisfaction and diversity, and a robust business foundation) and set KPIs accordingly.
Last updated: May 27, 2026