Kitazato Corporation
368A・Prime Market・Precision Instruments
Kitazato Corporation
368A・Prime Market・Precision Instruments
Governance
The company has a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors consists of 9 directors (of which 4 are outside directors), and the company has established a voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee as well as a Special Committee. The Board of Directors met 18 times during the fiscal year under review, with all members maintaining a high attendance rate.
Risk Management
The Risk Management and Compliance Committee, chaired by the Representative Director and President, meets once per quarter and centrally manages company-wide risks, including sustainability-related risks. A system is in place to report material risks to the Board of Directors and to work toward their avoidance and mitigation.
Shareholder Returns
The company continues stable dividends targeting an annual consolidated payout ratio of 40% or more. The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥41 per share (total dividends of ¥1,640 million, consolidated payout ratio of 42.1%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the annual dividend is forecast at ¥41 per share (payout ratio of 40.4%). Treasury share buybacks are provided for in the Articles of Incorporation.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to continue implementing stable dividends while securing internal reserves for future business development and strengthening the company's financial structure. The company's basic policy is to pay a year-end dividend once a year, targeting an annual consolidated payout ratio of 40% or more. An interim dividend may be implemented by resolution of the Board of Directors.
ESG
In response to climate change, the company installed solar panels and promoted energy conservation, improving its CO₂ emissions intensity by 5.77% year on year. In terms of human capital, it achieved a female manager ratio of 58.8% and a childcare leave usage rate of 100%, while also engaging in community contribution activities such as donations and cleanup efforts.
Last updated: June 24, 2026