MITACHI CO., LTD.
3321・Standard Market・Wholesale Trade
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee (transitioned in August 2020). The Board of Directors consists of a total of 8 members: 4 executive directors and 4 audit and supervisory committee members (3 of whom are outside directors). A Nomination and Compensation Committee has been established, comprising 4 members including 3 outside directors, with an outside director serving as chairman. The Board of Directors met 17 times during the year, with full attendance achieved.
Risk Management
The company has established the Risk Management Committee, Sustainability Committee, Information Management & Security Committee, and SOX Committee, with the Ethics & Compliance Committee at the top of the structure. The Risk Management Committee conducts a comprehensive risk identification exercise once a year, evaluating risks along two axes—"likelihood of occurrence" and "impact on management"—and formulates and manages countermeasures on a quarterly basis (four times a year).
Shareholder Returns
Stable dividend policy targeting a consolidated payout ratio of approximately 30%. The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending May 2026) was raised to ¥80 per share (interim ¥40 + year-end ¥40). Payout ratio of 29.9%. For FY2027 (ending May 2027), a dividend of ¥70 per share (interim ¥35 + year-end ¥35) is planned. The company has conducted a small-scale share buyback.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to target a consolidated payout ratio of approximately 30%, giving consideration to stable dividends while paying profit-based dividends supported by business performance. Dividends are paid twice a year (interim and year-end). The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending May 2026) is ¥80 per share (interim ¥40 + year-end ¥40), with a payout ratio of 29.9%. For FY2027 (ending May 2027), a dividend of ¥70 per share (interim ¥35 + year-end ¥35) is planned. Retained earnings are to be utilized for future business expansion.
ESG
Regarding GHG emissions (Scope 1+2), the company has set a target of a 30% reduction by FY2030 (fiscal year ending March 2031) compared to FY2018 (fiscal year ended March 2019) levels, and the FY2024 (fiscal year ended March 2025) result of 1,249 tons represents a 45.1% reduction versus FY2018, achieving the target ahead of schedule. On the human capital front, the company has been certified as an Excellent Health & Productivity Management Corporation (Large Enterprise Category) for five consecutive years. The company is advancing human capital initiatives including health management promotion, talent management, harassment prevention education, and telework programs.
Last updated: August 21, 2025