SOTOH CO.,LTD.
3571・Standard Market・Textiles & Apparels
Governance
The Board of Directors consists of 5 members, including 2 outside directors (outside director ratio of 40%). The company has adopted the Audit & Supervisory Board structure and has established a voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee, which deliberates on director nominations, compensation, and succession planning. Regular Board of Directors meetings are held once a month, and management meetings are held once a week, establishing a framework for swift decision-making.
Risk Management
The Compliance and Risk Management Committee oversees company-wide risk management, and the Risk Management Regulations designate the responsible department for each risk category. Sustainability-related risks are identified and assessed by the Sustainability Promotion Office, and a framework has been established whereby such matters are submitted to the Board of Directors via the Management Committee.
Shareholder Returns
Dividends are paid twice a year (interim and year-end) with a target DOE (consolidated net asset dividend ratio) of 3.5%. Total dividends per share for the fiscal year were ¥40 (interim ¥14 plus a planned year-end dividend of ¥26), representing a significant increase from the previous fiscal year. Share buybacks may be conducted by resolution of the Board of Directors under the Articles of Incorporation.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay stable and continuous dividends targeting a DOE (consolidated net asset dividend ratio) of 3.5%, with dividends paid twice a year through an interim dividend and a year-end dividend. For the fiscal year under review, the interim dividend was ¥14 per share (resolved by the Board of Directors, total dividend amount ¥176,212 thousand), and the year-end dividend is planned to be ¥26 per share (subject to resolution at the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, total dividend amount ¥327,251 thousand).
ESG
Under the environmental philosophy of "Because the Earth cannot change its clothes," the company aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by FY2030 (fiscal year ending March 2031) compared to FY2018 levels (a 36.3% reduction was achieved in the current fiscal year). Under the Sustainability Promotion Office, the Environmental Quality Subcommittee and Human Rights & Labor Subcommittee have been established, and the company is working on eco-friendly finishing development, reduction of water usage, promotion of women's participation in the workforce, and health management initiatives (achieving a 100% regular health checkup rate).
Last updated: June 23, 2026