katakura & co-op agri corporation
4031・Standard Market・Chemicals
Governance
The company has adopted a corporate auditor system, with a Board of Directors comprising 8 directors (including 4 outside directors) meeting once a month. A Nomination and Compensation Committee has been established as an advisory body to the Board of Directors, with an outside director serving as chairperson, in an effort to ensure transparency and fairness. Following the annual shareholders' meeting in June 2026, the Board of Directors is expected to comprise 9 directors (including 5 outside directors).
Risk Management
The Company has established a Risk & Compliance Committee, under which each department head serves as the risk management officer responsible for managing various risks including compliance, information systems, safety and environment, disaster, quality, and credit risks. In the event a significant risk materializes, it is reported to the responsible division head and the Committee, and a system is in place to avoid or minimize losses. The content of deliberations and responses is reported to the Management Committee and the Board of Directors as necessary.
Shareholder Returns
The year-end dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥20 per share (total dividends of ¥180 million), unchanged from the previous period. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an increase to ¥28 is forecast (payout ratio of 50.2%). A small amount of share buybacks was carried out.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to maintain stable dividends, targeting a payout ratio of 50%. Dividends are paid twice a year, as an interim dividend (at the end of the second quarter) and a year-end dividend. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the year-end dividend is ¥20 (annual dividend of ¥20); for FY2027 (ending March 2027), the forecast year-end dividend is ¥28 (annual dividend of ¥28, payout ratio of 50.2%).
ESG
Human capital is positioned as the most important asset, with a focus on recruitment, development, ensuring diversity, and improving the workplace environment. Since April 2023, area-based comprehensive positions and specialist position courses have been introduced, and a three-stage development rotation based on the "Human Resource Development Guidelines" is being implemented. The ratio of women in managerial positions is 0.7%, and the rate of male employees taking childcare leave is 50.0%. Sustainability risks are managed by the Risk and Compliance Committee, with a system in place to report to the Management Committee and the Board of Directors.
Last updated: June 22, 2026