KAWADA TECHNOLOGIES,INC
3443・Prime Market・Metal Products
Governance
As a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, the Board of Directors consists of 10 directors (including 5 outside directors and 5 independent officers). A voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee, as well as a Sustainability Promotion Committee, among others, have been established to strengthen oversight functions and expedite decision-making.
Risk Management
Under the "Kawada Group Risk Management Basic Policy," the Group has established a risk management framework covering the entire Group through cross-functional organizations such as the ICT Committee and the Group Compliance Committee. The Sustainability Promotion Committee identifies and evaluates risks and opportunities while utilizing advice from external experts, and the Board of Directors conducts monitoring.
Shareholder Returns
Continuing stable dividends with a target consolidated payout ratio of approximately 30%. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend per share was ¥151 (interim ¥65 + year-end ¥86), with total dividends of ¥2,633 million and a payout ratio of 30.0%. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027), on a post-stock-split basis (1-for-3 split), is an annual dividend of ¥42 per share (interim ¥21 + year-end ¥21), with a payout ratio of 30.9%.
Dividend Policy
The company continues to implement stable dividends with a target consolidated payout ratio of approximately 30%, calculated by excluding non-recurring special factors from profit attributable to owners of parent. FY2026 (ending March 2026) results: annual dividend per share of ¥151 (interim ¥65 + year-end ¥86), total dividends of ¥2,633 million, payout ratio of 30.0%. Note that a 3-for-1 stock split of common shares was implemented effective April 1, 2026. FY2027 (ending March 2027) forecast: on a post-stock-split basis, annual dividend per share of ¥42 (interim ¥21 + year-end ¥21), payout ratio of 30.9% planned.
ESG
Under its TCFD endorsement and SBTi certification (December 2025), the company has set targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by FY2030 (ending March 2030) compared to FY2022 (ending March 2022) levels, and to reduce Scope 3 Category 1 emissions by 25% by FY2030 (ending March 2030) compared to FY2023 (ending March 2023) levels. In terms of human capital, the company is promoting diverse talent recruitment, human rights due diligence, and the establishment of a human rights grievance mechanism, while also beginning assessment processes for natural capital and biodiversity in preparation for TNFD alignment.
Last updated: June 22, 2026