Okamura Foods Co.,Ltd.
2938・Standard Market・Foods
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee (6 directors, of whom 4 are outside directors, all serving as audit and supervisory committee members). Outside director ratio is 66.7%. The Board of Directors met 16 times per year, with a 100% attendance rate among all directors. A Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee (with outside directors comprising a majority) has been established to ensure independence and objectivity.
Risk Management
The Risk and Compliance Committee, chaired by the President and Representative Director, is convened at least once per quarter to implement risk management on a company-wide, cross-functional basis. Topics including sustainability-related risks and opportunities are shared at the Group Management Council (held monthly), and a framework is in place for the Board of Directors to conduct regular oversight. An internal whistleblowing system is also operated, with an external attorney serving as the reporting contact point.
Shareholder Returns
Dividends are paid twice a year. For FY2026 (ending June 2026), the plan is ¥4 at the second-quarter end (actual), ¥4 at year-end (forecast), for an annual total of ¥8 (post stock split). No mention of share buybacks. A shareholder benefit program is in place (provision has been recorded).
Dividend Policy
Dividends are paid twice a year (interim and year-end). For FY2025 (ended June 2025), the interim dividend was ¥19 (pre stock split) and the year-end dividend was ¥9.5 (post stock split), for an annual total of ¥38 before adjusting for the stock split. For FY2026 (ending June 2026), the second-quarter-end dividend is ¥4 (actual) and the year-end dividend is ¥4 (forecast), for an annual total of ¥8 (both figures reflect the 1-for-3 stock split effective July 1, 2025). No revision from the most recent dividend forecast.
ESG
With the Mission of "continuing to deliver the bounty of the sea to people around the world without depletion," the company has set environmental targets of reducing CO2 emissions through the expansion of domestic salmon farming (promoting local production for local consumption) and lowering FCR (Feed Conversion Ratio) from the current 1.5 to the advanced-country benchmark of 1.2 or below. On the human capital side, challenges include increasing the number of overseas expatriate staff (currently 11) and increasing the number of female officers, and the company has obtained certification as an Excellent Health Management Corporation 2025 (SME Corporation Category). It is also promoting the use of ASC- and MSC-certified raw materials and advancing diversity through the acceptance of technical intern trainees.
Last updated: September 25, 2025