KFC Ltd
3420・Standard Market・Metal Products
Governance
As a company with a board of company auditors, the board consists of 7 directors (including 3 outside directors, an outside ratio of approximately 43%). Director terms are one year, and the company has adopted an executive officer system, establishing a Compliance Committee and an Executive Committee to accelerate decision-making and strengthen oversight functions.
Risk Management
The General Affairs Department serves as the supervising division, coordinating with each business division to continuously monitor risks, while the Safety Control Department carries out construction management and accident risk management. The company has established a system of periodic departmental business audits conducted by the Internal Audit Office (five dedicated staff members) as well as a legal consultation framework with retained attorneys.
Shareholder Returns
Basic policy of maintaining stable dividends; dividend of ¥65 per share (ordinary dividend) was implemented for the current period, with a payout ratio of 45.8%. ¥70 per share is planned for the next period. No mention of share buybacks.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to continue stable profit distribution, with dividends determined by comprehensively considering the period's business performance, funding needs, and financial condition. For the current period (FY2026 (ending March 2026)), an ordinary dividend of ¥65 per share was implemented (total dividend amount of ¥478 million, payout ratio of 45.8%). For the previous period (FY2025 (ended March 2025)), the total was ¥65, consisting of an ordinary dividend of ¥50 plus a commemorative dividend of ¥15. For the next period (FY2027 (ending March 2027)), ¥70 per share is planned in light of earnings forecasts (payout ratio expected to be 47.7%). Retained earnings are used to strengthen the financial structure, and for capital expenditure, R&D, and expansion of new businesses.
ESG
Based on its corporate philosophy, the company aims to contribute to the SDGs and discloses human capital management metrics including 26 new hires, a paid leave utilization rate of 71.7% (exceeding the 70% target), and a female employee ratio of 18.9% (against a 20% target). A governance framework has been established in which sustainability risks are identified and assessed by the Management Committee and the Compliance Committee, with oversight provided by the Board of Directors.
Last updated: June 18, 2026