KURARAY CO.,LTD.
3405・Prime Market・Chemicals
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors comprises 11 directors (4 of whom are outside directors), chaired by the Chairman of the Board. A Management Advisory Committee (composed of 7 members, including outside officers and outside experts) has been established as an advisory body to the Board of Directors to deliberate on nominations, compensation, and related matters. The outside director ratio is approximately 36.4% (4 out of 11).
Risk Management
The Company has established a Risk and Compliance Committee under the direct oversight of the President, and conducts risk self-assessments at each organization in Japan and overseas based on the Group Risk Management Regulations. Priority issues for FY2025 are the three risks of confidential information leakage/destruction, safety accidents, and disruption of raw material and fuel supply. Countermeasures are being advanced under the leadership of the responsible officer (in charge), with a framework in place for the Board of Directors to confirm progress.
Shareholder Returns
The shareholder return policy targets a total payout ratio of 50% or more, maintenance or increase of dividends per share, and continuous implementation of share buybacks. For FY2026, an annual dividend of ¥64 (interim ¥32, year-end ¥32) is planned, including a ¥10 commemorative dividend for the company's 100th anniversary. Treasury shares of 5,829 thousand shares (¥9,999 million) have already been acquired, and 5,830 thousand shares are scheduled to be retired on May 29, 2026.
Dividend Policy
The policy is to maintain a total payout ratio of 50% or more relative to profit attributable to owners of parent, to maintain or increase dividends per share, and to continuously implement share buybacks. Dividends are basically paid twice a year (interim and year-end). The planned annual dividend per share for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥64 (ordinary dividend of ¥54 plus a ¥10 commemorative dividend for the company's 100th anniversary; interim ¥32, year-end ¥32).
ESG
Centered on the Sustainability Committee chaired by the President (held 4 times in FY2025), the company has set targets of carbon net-zero by 2050 and a 63% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, and conducts climate change disclosure in line with TCFD recommendations. In terms of human capital, it has set indicators such as 25% diversity among core personnel (FY2030 target) and 100% male childcare leave uptake rate (FY2026 target), and is also engaged in global talent development programs and human rights due diligence.
Last updated: March 25, 2026