TOMOKU CO., LTD.
3946・Prime Market・Pulp & Paper
Governance
As a company with a Board of Corporate Auditors, the company is composed of 9 directors (3 outside directors) and 4 corporate auditors (3 outside auditors). Under a Board of Directors chaired by an outside director, the company has established a Nomination Committee and a Compensation Committee to ensure transparency and independence. An executive officer system (20 members) has been introduced to accelerate decision-making and separate business execution from oversight.
Risk Management
Under a risk management structure headed by the President, the Company has established a company-wide risk management framework through a Risk Management Committee chaired by the President. In the event of a major disaster, an "Emergency Disaster Response Headquarters" headed by the President is established to respond. Sustainability risks are analyzed and evaluated by the TCFD Disclosure Project Team and other bodies, deliberated by the Sustainability Committee, and reported to the Board of Directors under this established framework.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is stable dividends. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), an annual dividend of ¥130 (interim ¥65, year-end ¥65) was implemented, totaling ¥2,144 million (payout ratio 29.1%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an annual dividend of ¥170 (interim and year-end ¥85 each) is planned, continuing a substantial dividend increase.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to provide stable dividends to shareholders, balancing internal reserve enhancement for long-term investments aimed at maximizing corporate value with dividend distribution. Dividends are paid twice a year (interim and year-end). FY2026 (ending March 2026) results: interim dividend of ¥65 per share and year-end dividend of ¥65 per share, totaling ¥130 for the year (total amount ¥2,144 million, payout ratio 29.1%, dividend on net assets ratio 2.2%). FY2027 (ending March 2027) forecast: interim dividend of ¥85 per share and year-end dividend of ¥85 per share, totaling ¥170 for the year (forecast payout ratio 34.6%).
ESG
Announced support for TCFD in May 2022, disclosing climate change risks and opportunities based on 1.5°C and 4°C scenario analysis. The company has set a target of a 50% reduction in GHG emissions (Scope 1+2) by 2030 versus FY2013 levels, achieving approximately a 26% reduction in FY2025. In terms of human capital, the company has established and manages metrics such as the ratio of female managers (FY2030 target of 10% on a non-consolidated basis, with FY2025 actual results at 6.2%) and the employment rate of persons with disabilities (target of 3%, actual results of 3.4%), while also working to protect the human rights of foreign workers and improve employee engagement.
Last updated: June 22, 2026