KOATSU GAS KOGYO CO., LTD.
4097・Prime Market・Chemicals
Governance
The company operates as a company with an audit and supervisory committee, with a board of 9 directors (4 outside directors, of whom 3 are independent officers), and has established a voluntary nomination and compensation advisory committee (chaired by an independent outside director). It has also put in place an executive officer system, a management council, and an internal audit office, promoting the separation of oversight and execution.
Risk Management
Based on the Risk Management Regulations, the Management Committee discusses risk identification and mitigation once a year. The company has established a framework for setting up a countermeasure headquarters under the Emergency Response Regulations, and as part of its cyber risk response, has built a CSIRT and conducts incident response training.
Shareholder Returns
Annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥40 per share (interim ¥20 + year-end ¥20), doubling year on year. Total dividends amount to ¥2,208 million, with a payout ratio of 47.3%. The policy is to maintain an annual dividend of ¥40 for FY2027 (ending March 2027) as well (payout ratio forecast at 48.0%). Share buybacks can be conducted flexibly based on provisions in the Articles of Incorporation.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay stable and continuous dividends, in principle twice a year through an interim dividend and a year-end dividend. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), an annual dividend of ¥40 per share (interim ¥20 + year-end ¥20) will be paid. The same amount of ¥40 is forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) as well.
ESG
Under the corporate philosophy of "Harmony between people, technology, and the environment," the company has established a Sustainability Promotion Committee chaired by the President and Representative Director, promoting initiatives company-wide. It has set a target of reducing CO2 emissions by 30% by FY2030 (compared to FY2020 levels), and is also engaged in developing low-carbon technologies such as carbon nanotubes and atmospheric-pressure smart carburizing, as well as human capital investment (targeting a 7% ratio of women in career-track positions and a 70% paid leave utilization rate).
Last updated: June 23, 2026