Nankai Chemical industry Co., Ltd.
4040・Standard Market・Chemicals
Governance
The company is structured as a Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, comprising 8 directors (4 of whom are outside directors). It has established a Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee and a Management Council to enhance transparency and oversight functions. All 4 outside directors have been registered as independent officers.
Risk Management
The Company has established the "Basic Regulations on Risk Management," under which the Sustainability Committee, chaired by the Representative Director, identifies, evaluates, and specifies risks, thereby promoting risk management activities during normal times. A system has also been put in place to establish a Crisis Management Headquarters in the event of a management crisis.
Shareholder Returns
Continuing semi-annual dividends. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend is ¥60 (interim ¥25 + year-end ¥35), an increase of ¥5 year-on-year. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the annual dividend is forecast at ¥65 (interim ¥30 + year-end ¥35). During the current period, the company conducted share buybacks of ¥149 million. The payout ratio is 4.4% (affected by an increase in net income due to extraordinary gains).
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to continue paying stable dividends, with distributions made twice a year: an interim dividend (record date September 30) and a year-end dividend (record date March 31). For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend is ¥60 (interim ¥25, year-end ¥35), an increase of ¥5 year-on-year. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is an annual dividend of ¥65 (interim ¥30, year-end ¥35). The Articles of Incorporation stipulate that dividends of surplus may be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors.
ESG
The company aims to reduce GHG emissions by 39% by 2030 compared to 2013 levels (a 30.5% reduction was achieved in FY2025 results), with carbon neutrality targeted by 2050. In terms of human capital, the company is pursuing various initiatives, including the formulation of a health management declaration, the promotion of DE&I (establishment of a task force to promote women's active participation), and achieving a 100% male childcare leave uptake rate.
Last updated: June 24, 2026