ASAHI KASEI CORPORATION
3407・Prime Market・Chemicals
Governance
The company has adopted the Audit & Supervisory Board structure, with a Board of Directors comprising 9 members (4 of whom are outside directors, a ratio of approximately 44%). It has established a voluntary Nomination Advisory Committee and Compensation Advisory Committee, both with outside directors forming the majority. The Board of Directors met 15 times per year, achieving a high level of effectiveness with a 100% attendance rate for all members.
Risk Management
The Company has established a Risk & Compliance Committee chaired by the President and Representative Director, which conducts group-wide risk management. Cybersecurity, economic security, and technology information management are designated as priority focus areas, and the Board of Directors regularly monitors the status of risk response measures.
Shareholder Returns
The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥42 per share (interim ¥20 + year-end ¥22), an increase of ¥4 year-on-year. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is ¥44 (interim ¥22 + year-end ¥22). The payout ratio is 35.9%, and the DOE (dividend on equity ratio) is 2.9%. Share buybacks of ¥2,344 million were conducted.
Dividend Policy
The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥42 per share (interim ¥20 + year-end ¥22), with a payout ratio of 35.9% and a DOE (dividend on equity ratio) of 2.9%. The forecast annual dividend for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is ¥44 (interim ¥22 + year-end ¥22), with a forecast payout ratio of 36.8%. The total dividend amount is ¥57,105 million (FY2026 (ending March 2026) actual).
ESG
With a goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, the company achieved a 37% reduction in GHG emissions in FY2024 compared to FY2013 levels (3.2 million t-CO2e). In terms of human capital, it has set targets of 10% female representation in line manager and advanced specialist positions by FY2030 and a 60% employee engagement vitality index by FY2027, while pursuing multifaceted ESG initiatives including a human rights policy and the promotion of a circular economy.
Last updated: June 24, 2026