ICHIKAWA CO., LTD.
3513・Standard Market・Textiles & Apparels
Governance
As a company with a board of statutory auditors, the company consists of 8 directors (of which 3 are outside directors) and 3 statutory auditors (of which 2 are outside auditors), and also employs an executive officer system. In June 2024, a Nomination and Compensation Committee was established as an advisory body to the Board of Directors, with committee members comprising outside directors and representative directors, thereby strengthening the effectiveness of governance.
Risk Management
The Company identifies, evaluates, and addresses company-wide risks based on its Risk Management Regulations, and the effectiveness of these measures is periodically evaluated by the Executive Officers' Committee. In the event a material risk materializes, a response headquarters headed by the President and Representative Director is established, and climate change risk is managed on an integrated basis as a company-wide risk in conjunction with the environmental management system.
Shareholder Returns
Annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥90 per share (interim ¥40 + year-end ¥50), with a payout ratio of 32.7%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), a dividend of ¥100 (interim ¥50 + year-end ¥50) is forecast. During the fiscal year, the company also conducted share buybacks (expenditure of ¥483 million).
Dividend Policy
Dividends are paid twice a year (interim and year-end). The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥90 per share (interim ¥40, year-end ¥50), with total dividends of ¥394 million and a payout ratio of 32.7%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an annual dividend of ¥100 (interim ¥50, year-end ¥50) is forecast, with a payout ratio of 46.8%. In addition, the company spent ¥483 million on share buybacks during the fiscal year, implementing flexible capital return measures.
ESG
In terms of climate change response, the company has already achieved zero Scope 2 emissions (100% conversion to CO2-free electricity), and has set a target of a 46% reduction by FY2030 (ending March 2031) compared to FY2013 (ending March 2014) levels. On the human capital front, the company is promoting the introduction of a job-based personnel system, advancement of women, and development of DX talent, while maintaining a disabled employment rate of 3.3% and a 100% health checkup participation rate, thereby implementing multifaceted ESG initiatives.
Last updated: June 18, 2026