SUMCO CORPORATION
3436・Prime Market・Metal Products
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. The Board of Directors consists of 13 members in total (including 7 outside directors), with outside directors accounting for approximately 53.8%. As a voluntary advisory body to the Board of Directors, a Nomination and Compensation Committee (with a majority of members being independent outside directors) has been established, and an executive officer system separates decision-making and oversight functions from business execution functions.
Risk Management
Risk management activities are implemented based on the
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending December 2026), the dividend policy has been revised in response to deteriorating business performance. An interim dividend of ¥10 per share is planned for the second quarter-end, but the year-end dividend remains undecided at this time. The annual dividend for FY2025 (ended December 2025) was ¥20 per share (¥10 interim + ¥10 year-end). No disclosure of share buybacks.
Dividend Policy
The company's policy is to implement flexible and proactive shareholder returns, taking into comprehensive consideration the profit level in each fiscal year, the outlook for subsequent periods, capital expenditure funding needs, free cash flow, EBITDA, and the availability of funds for dividends. The annual dividend for FY2025 (ended December 2025) was ¥20 per share (¥10 interim + ¥10 year-end). For FY2026 (ending December 2026), an interim dividend of ¥10 per share is planned for the second quarter-end, but the year-end dividend remains undecided at this time, and the company states it will promptly disclose this once it becomes possible to do so.
ESG
As part of its climate change response, the company conducts scenario analysis in line with TCFD, targeting a 42% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions by 2030 versus 2023 (in line with the SBT 1.5°C scenario) and net zero by 2050 (SBT near-term targets were certified in 2025). In terms of human capital, the company has set targets for the ratio of female managers by 2030 (10% on a non-consolidated basis and 12% on a consolidated basis) and is promoting DE&I, and has been certified as a Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (White 500) for eight consecutive years. The company has established a system comprising a sustainability promotion officer, a dedicated organization, and a promotion committee (meeting twice a year), with regular reporting to the Board of Directors.
Last updated: March 26, 2026