NICHIBAN CO., LTD.
4218・Prime Market・Chemicals
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors consists of 8 members (4 outside directors, 50% outside ratio), and there are 3 corporate auditors (2 outside). The company has established a Nomination and Compensation Committee (chaired by, and with a majority of, independent outside directors) and a Sustainability Committee, and has also introduced an executive officer system.
Risk Management
The company has established a company-wide risk management framework based on its "Risk Management Regulations," and has developed compliance and operational rules through its "Internal Standards." The Internal Audit Office (4 members) conducts periodic audits, and in the event of a large-scale disaster, the company has a framework in place to establish an emergency response headquarters based on its BCP (Business Continuity Plan).
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is performance-linked dividends targeting a consolidated payout ratio of 30-40%. The dividend per share for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥40 (total dividends of ¥807 million, payout ratio of 49.3%). ¥40 per share is also planned for FY2027 (ending March 2026 to March 2027). Share buybacks of ¥342 million were conducted during the current fiscal year.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is performance-linked dividends targeting a consolidated payout ratio of 30-40%, aiming for stable dividends. Year-end dividends are paid once annually (no interim dividend). For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the dividend per share is ¥40 (total dividends of ¥807 million, payout ratio of 49.3%). ¥40 per share is also planned for FY2027 (ending March 2026 to March 2027).
ESG
The company positions climate change countermeasures as its top materiality priority and discloses information based on TCFD recommendations. In human capital management, the company focuses on promoting DE&I, autonomous talent development, and improving health and engagement, setting a target of 15% for the ratio of female managers by FY2026 (FY2025 actual: 14.1%).
Last updated: June 23, 2026