SUGAI CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
4120・Standard Market・Chemicals
Governance
As a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, the Board of Directors consists of 7 directors (including 2 outside directors). The basic policy is rapid decision-making by a small number of directors and mutual management oversight among directors, with management meetings held twice a month and an executive officer system to accelerate decision-making.
Risk Management
As a chemical manufacturer, the company positions the safe and stable operation of its plants as its most critical risk, and implements thorough risk assessments, diversification of raw material procurement sources, cross-site production simulations, and cybersecurity education. A director in charge serves as the overall responsible officer, working in coordination with the Audit Office, and a framework has been established to report periodically to the Board of Directors and the Audit and Supervisory Committee.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is to pay continuous and stable dividends, with the dividend per share for FY2026 (ending March 2026) set at ¥90 (an increase from ¥70 in the previous period), representing a payout ratio of 25.5%. ¥90 per share is also planned for FY2027 (ending March 2027). Treasury share acquisitions were limited to the purchase of odd-lot shares (14 shares).
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay continuous and stable dividends, taking into comprehensive account performance, the strengthening of the financial structure, and the enhancement of internal reserves in preparation for the future. The dividend per share for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥90 (total dividends of ¥117 million, payout ratio of 25.5%). The forecast dividend per share for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is also ¥90. No interim dividend is paid; dividends are distributed as a single year-end payment.
ESG
The Company has established an EHS management system and is implementing CO₂ reduction through the conversion of fuel oil to LNG at the Fukui Plant, along with waste liquid recycling and wastewater monitoring. On the social front, the Company has obtained the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's "Youth Yell" certification and "Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2026" certification, and is advancing diversity promotion and human resource development, including achieving a 24.0% ratio of women employed at research laboratories (against a target of 15% or more).
Last updated: June 16, 2026