NATORI CO., LTD.
2922・Prime Market・Foods
Governance
As a company with a board of corporate auditors, it has 8 directors (3 of whom are outside directors) and 4 corporate auditors (3 of whom are outside auditors). Since 2004, it has established a Management Advisory Committee (functioning as a nomination and compensation advisory body) composed mainly of outside directors. Governance is strengthened through four committees covering risk management, internal control, compliance, and SDGs promotion.
Risk Management
The Risk Management Committee (14 members, meeting in principle monthly), chaired by the Representative Director, Chairman and President, oversees company-wide risk, with the Food Safety Oversight Committee and the Information Security Committee established under it. The company continuously implements the establishment of BCP frameworks and conducts drills, strengthens food defense, and provides information security education.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the company implemented a dividend of ¥26 per share (interim ¥13, year-end ¥13), including a ¥1 commemorative dividend for the 88th anniversary of its founding, an increase of ¥2 year-on-year. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), it forecasts ¥30 (payout ratio of 25.9%). During the period, the company conducted a small share buyback (¥200 thousand).
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year (interim and year-end), with the dividend amount determined by comprehensively considering business performance trends and changes in earnings per share, among other factors. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the company implemented an interim dividend of ¥13 (ordinary dividend of ¥12 plus a ¥1 commemorative dividend for the 88th anniversary of its founding) and a year-end dividend of ¥13 (ordinary dividend of ¥12 plus a ¥1 commemorative dividend for the 88th anniversary of its founding), for a total of ¥26 per share (¥24 in the previous fiscal year), representing a payout ratio of 24.4%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the company forecasts an interim dividend of ¥15 and a year-end dividend of ¥15, for a total of ¥30 (payout ratio of 25.9%).
ESG
The SDGs Promotion Committee (held monthly) leads efforts on four themes: "environmental consideration, safety and security, social contribution, and workplace comfort." For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the company achieved a 26.2% reduction in CO2 emissions intensity compared to FY2014 (ended March 2014), a food loss rate of 2.82%, a female manager ratio of 12.3%, and a 100% male childcare leave utilization rate, while continuing to examine scenario analysis based on TCFD recommendations.
Last updated: June 25, 2026