ZEON CORPORATION
4205・Prime Market・Chemicals
Governance
As a company with a Board of Corporate Auditors, the Board of Directors (including 5 outside directors) oversees business execution, with an Officer Nomination and Compensation Committee and a Corporate Value Creation Council established as advisory bodies. Through the CXO Council, Management Committee, Risk Management Committee, and other bodies, the company achieves both swift decision-making and an effective oversight system.
Risk Management
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Shareholder Returns
Continues dividend policy based on a DOE of 4% or higher. Annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥76 per share (interim ¥36 + year-end ¥40, payout ratio 40.7%, DOE 4.0%). Forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is ¥79 (interim ¥39 + year-end ¥40). The company conducted share buybacks of ¥10,007 million during the period.
Dividend Policy
Policy targets a Dividend on Equity (DOE) ratio of 4% or higher, with dividends paid twice a year via interim and year-end dividends. Annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥76 per share (interim ¥36 + year-end ¥40, payout ratio 40.7%, DOE 4.0%). Forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is an annual dividend of ¥79 (interim ¥39 + year-end ¥40, payout ratio forecast at 42.6%).
ESG
As targets for 2030, the company has set a 42% reduction in Scope 1+2 CO2 emissions (versus 2020), an SDGs-contributing products sales ratio of 50%, and ROIC of 8%, among others, and has expressed support for TCFD, obtained SBT certification, and registered as a TNFD Adopter. On the human capital front, the company is pursuing initiatives including the promotion of DI&B, introduction of a job-grade system, and efforts toward achieving an employee engagement score of 75% (2030 target).
Last updated: June 25, 2026