VITAL KSK HOLDINGS,INC.
3151・Prime Market・Wholesale Trade
Governance
The company has adopted an audit and supervisory committee structure. Of the 12 directors, 5 are outside directors (all designated as independent officers). It has established a Sustainability Committee and a Risk and Compliance Committee, striving to ensure transparency and soundness in management.
Risk Management
The company has established a Risk and Compliance Committee (meeting twice a year) based on its Risk Management Regulations. Climate change risk is assessed and managed by the Sustainability Committee (meeting four times a year). Both committees report to the Board of Directors, forming a two-tier risk management framework.
Shareholder Returns
Dividend policy adopts DOE of 3% or higher. Annual dividend for the current period is ¥70 per share (interim ¥34 + year-end ¥36), with a payout ratio of 46.0%. The next fiscal year is also expected to pay an annual dividend of ¥70 (interim ¥35 + year-end ¥35). In addition, the company is implementing a share buyback with a total acquisition amount of ¥4.0 billion and an upper limit of 2 million shares.
Dividend Policy
In order to implement continuous and stable dividends, the company adopts a Dividend on Equity (DOE) ratio, which is less susceptible to single-year earnings fluctuations, with a policy of maintaining DOE at 3% or higher. The Medium-Term Management Plan 2027 also sets targets of a payout ratio of approximately 40-45% and a total return ratio of 50% or higher. The annual dividend for the current consolidated fiscal year is ¥70 per share (interim ¥34, year-end ¥36), with a payout ratio of 46.0% and DOE of 3.0%. For the next fiscal year (FY2027, ending March 2027), an annual dividend of ¥70 (interim ¥35, year-end ¥35) is planned. In addition, the company is implementing a share buyback for the period from May 15, 2026 to March 24, 2027, with a total acquisition amount of ¥4.0 billion and an upper limit of 2 million shares.
ESG
The company conducted climate change scenario analysis (1.5°C and 4°C scenarios) aiming for a 30% reduction in GHG emissions (versus FY2021) by FY2030. On the human capital front, it has set targets of a 20% ratio of women in management positions (FY2030 target; currently 16.6%) and an 80% male childcare leave utilization rate (currently 53.3%), and is promoting diverse recruitment and talent development initiatives.
Last updated: June 19, 2026