NIHON KAGAKU SANGYO CO.,LTD.
4094・Standard Market・Chemicals
Governance
The Board of Directors consists of 7 members, including 3 outside directors (outside ratio approximately 43%), and the company has a Board of Corporate Auditors structure. It has established a voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee (a majority of whose members are outside directors), along with a committee framework including a Compliance Committee, Risk Management Committee, and Sustainability Promotion Committee, among others.
Risk Management
The Risk Management Committee (held monthly) identifies risks, sets priority issues, and manages progress; climate change and resource depletion risks are handled by the Sustainability Promotion Committee, while human capital risks are handled by the Risk Management Committee. Activities are regularly reported to the Board of Directors, and scenario analysis (1.5°C and 4°C) based on TCFD is also conducted.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the dividend was increased to ¥45 interim and ¥45 year-end (¥90 annually), with a payout ratio of 76.8% and DOE of 3.6%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an annual dividend of ¥90 (unchanged) is planned. No share buybacks have been implemented.
Dividend Policy
Dividends are paid based on the dividend policy while giving due consideration to financial soundness and other factors. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the dividend is ¥45 per share interim and ¥45 per share year-end (¥90 annually), with total dividends of ¥1,778 million, a payout ratio of 76.8%, and a DOE (dividend on equity) of 3.6%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the forecast is also ¥45 interim and ¥45 year-end (¥90 annually), the same amount as the previous fiscal year.
ESG
Conducted climate change scenario analysis (1.5°C and 4°C scenarios) based on TCFD recommendations, setting targets of a reduction of 60% or more in Scope 1+2 emissions in FY2030 (compared to FY2019) and carbon neutrality by 2050 (FY2025 actual: 11,142 t-CO2). On the human capital side, the company disclosed a 100% childcare leave uptake rate for both women and men, and a female manager ratio of 3.9% (target: 4.0%), while also promoting DEI, developing training systems, and maintaining employment of persons with disabilities (12 employees).
Last updated: June 23, 2026