ASAHI YUKIZAI CORPORATION
4216・Prime Market・Chemicals
Governance
Structured as a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, comprising 7 directors (of which 4 are outside directors). A Nomination and Compensation Committee (5 members including 4 outside directors, chaired by an outside director) has been established to strengthen independence and objectivity.
Risk Management
Centered on the Sustainability Management Committee (chaired by the President and Executive Officer), each department regularly identifies and assesses risks and opportunities, and the responsible department formulates and implements response policies for material risks. A system for regular reporting to the Board of Directors has been established.
Shareholder Returns
Continuing progressive dividend policy. Annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥120 per share (interim ¥60 + year-end ¥60), with a payout ratio of 67.8%. ¥130 per share (up ¥10 year-on-year) is planned for FY2027 (ending March 2027). Total return ratio target is around 50% cumulatively over 6 years. Share buybacks are minor (¥2 million).
Dividend Policy
For the period through fiscal year 2030, the company will maintain a progressive dividend policy under which annual dividend per share will be kept at or above the previous year's level, aiming for dividend increases through sustained earnings growth. The total return ratio target is around 50% cumulative over 6 years, while taking financial soundness (D/E ratio of 0.5 or below) into consideration. Dividends are paid twice a year, at the interim and year-end. The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is planned at ¥120 (interim ¥60 + year-end ¥60), and ¥130 is planned for FY2027 (ending March 2027).
ESG
As part of its climate change response, the company calculates Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions based on the GHG Protocol, targeting a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 versus 2021 levels. In terms of human capital, work engagement improvement is set as a key KPI, with three initiatives being promoted: leadership development, expertise enhancement, and health management. Quantitative targets have also been set, including a female manager ratio of 10% or higher by the end of FY2031 and a male childcare leave uptake rate of 50% or higher by the end of FY2028.
Last updated: June 17, 2026