DAIICHI KIGENSO KAGAKU KOGYO CO.,LTD.
4082・Prime Market・Chemicals
Governance
As a company with a Board of Corporate Auditors, the Board of Directors consists of 6 directors (3 of whom are outside directors) and 3 corporate auditors (all of whom are outside auditors). A Nomination and Compensation Committee and a Governance Committee have been established to strengthen the objectivity, transparency, and fairness of the Board of Directors.
Risk Management
The Risk Management Committee, chaired by the Executive Officer in charge of risk management, is permanently established and comprehensively identifies and evaluates risks across the entire group. Deliberation results are reported to the Board of Directors, and specialized departments oversee monitoring systems in the areas of quality, environment, and compliance.
Shareholder Returns
Annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥28 per share (interim ¥14 + year-end ¥14), with a payout ratio of 27.0% and DOE of 1.8%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the annual dividend is planned to increase to ¥30 (interim ¥15 + year-end ¥15). During the fiscal year under review, the company conducted share buybacks (¥319 million).
Dividend Policy
Dividends are paid twice a year, at the interim and year-end. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend is ¥28 (an increase from ¥26 in the previous fiscal year), with a payout ratio of 27.0% and a dividend-on-equity ratio (DOE) of 1.8%. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is an annual dividend of ¥30, with a payout ratio of 48.3%.
ESG
Conducted climate change scenario analysis (1.5°C and 4°C) based on the TCFD framework, and has set targets of reducing CO2 emissions (Scope 1+2) by 20% or more by FY2030 compared to FY2018 (ended March 2018) levels, and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. In terms of human capital, the company has set targets of improving value-added labor productivity by 40% by FY2032 (ending March 2032), raising the ratio of female managers to 15% or higher, and achieving zero human rights violations in the supply chain, while working to promote diverse talent utilization and strengthen health and safety.
Last updated: June 15, 2026