UBE Corporation
4208・Prime Market・Chemicals
Governance
The company has adopted a governance structure with a Board consisting of 10 directors and 19 executive officers as a Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, clearly separating oversight and business execution functions. A Nomination Committee and a Compensation Committee have been established as advisory bodies to the Board of Directors, with each committee chaired by an independent outside director.
Risk Management
The company has appointed a CRO designated by the President and established a reporting and oversight structure of Risk Management Committee → Management Committee (Sustainability Committee) → Board of Directors. Risks are classified into strategic risks and operational risks, and a management structure has been established in which responsible officers are assigned to each risk theme, enabling company-wide oversight.
Shareholder Returns
The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥110 per share (interim ¥55 + year-end ¥55), with total dividends of ¥10,686 million and a payout ratio of 44.8%. The company is currently reviewing its DOE level, and the dividend forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is yet to be determined (to be announced on May 20, 2026).
Dividend Policy
Under the medium-term management plan "UBE Vision 2030 Transformation -2nd Stage-," the policy had been to maintain a DOE (dividend on equity) of 2.5% or higher; however, the company is currently reviewing its DOE level with a view to improving capital efficiency and enhancing shareholder returns. The annual dividend forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is yet to be determined and is scheduled to be announced at the business results briefing to be held on May 20, 2026. Dividends are paid twice a year (interim and year-end).
ESG
The company has set targets of a 50% reduction in GHG emissions by FY2030 (compared to FY2013, with a 65% reduction expected by FY2028) and a sales ratio of environmentally contributing products and technologies of 60% or more, and is promoting information disclosure based on the TCFD and TNFD frameworks. In terms of human capital, it has achieved a female employee ratio of 17.3% and a male childcare leave take-up rate of 96.7%, and is strengthening diversity promotion and health management initiatives, including the introduction of a new HR system from FY2026.
Last updated: June 18, 2026