TOHO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY COMPANY, LIMITED
4409・Standard Market・Chemicals
Governance
As a company with a Board of Corporate Auditors, the company is composed of 10 directors (2 outside) and 3 corporate auditors (2 outside). Since independent outside directors do not constitute a majority, an optional Executive Personnel Advisory Committee has been established, creating a structure in which outside officers are involved in formulating nomination and compensation proposals.
Risk Management
The Compliance & Risk Management Committee, chaired by the President and Representative Director, oversees risk management across the entire group, formulating activity plans for each department and monitoring progress. The Internal Audit Office participates in the committee to monitor the risk situation, and also evaluates internal controls related to financial reporting, with a system in place to report results to the Board of Directors and the Board of Corporate Auditors.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is to balance enhanced dividends with the retention of internal reserves, with a principle of paying dividends once a year at fiscal year-end. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the dividend is ¥22 per share (total dividends of ¥462 million, payout ratio of 30.3%). The FY2027 (ending March 2027) dividend has not yet been announced as the earnings forecast is undetermined. There were no share buybacks during the fiscal year under review.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to balance the enhancement of dividends with an emphasis on retaining internal reserves, aiming to strengthen profitability while enhancing dividends in line with earnings. Internal reserves are allocated to R&D expenses, capital investment, and strengthening the financial structure. Although the articles of incorporation stipulate the end of the second quarter and the fiscal year-end as dividend record dates, for FY2026 (ending March 2026) only a fiscal year-end dividend of ¥22 per share (total of ¥462 million, payout ratio of 30.3%) was implemented. Regarding the FY2027 (ending March 2027) dividend, the company states it will be announced promptly together with the earnings forecast once the forecast can be calculated; it remains undetermined at this time.
ESG
In its climate change response, the company has set a target of reducing Scope 1+2 GHG emissions by 35% by FY2030 (ending March 2031) compared to FY2013 (ended March 2014); the FY2025 (ended March 2025) result on a domestic consolidated basis was a 7.7% reduction versus the base year. In terms of human capital, the company established its "Policy on Human Capital Initiatives" in December 2024, and is advancing multifaceted ESG activities including obtaining ISO 45001 certification, conducting engagement surveys, and achieving a 122.2% statutory employment rate for persons with disabilities.
Last updated: June 24, 2026