EIKEN CHEMICAL CO.,LTD.
4549・Prime Market・Pharmaceuticals
Governance
As a company with a Nomination Committee, etc., the Board of Directors consists of 10 directors, of whom 7 are outside directors (outside director ratio of 70%), with an outside director serving as chairman. All three committees—Nomination, Compensation, and Audit—are composed entirely of outside directors, establishing a highly transparent and fair governance structure.
Risk Management
Based on the "EIKEN CHEMICAL Group Risk Management Regulations," the Risk Management and Compliance Committee, whose members consist of Executive Officers, oversees company-wide risk, while Risk Management and Compliance Promotion Committees are established at each business site to address risks at the business site and department level. Risk management activities are reported to the Board of Directors, and a structure is in place to oversee their effectiveness.
Shareholder Returns
The company maintains a policy targeting a total payout ratio of 50% or higher. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend is planned at ¥58 per share (interim ¥29 + year-end ¥29), with a payout ratio of 51.5%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the same annual dividend of ¥58 (¥29 interim, ¥29 year-end) is planned. The company also conducted share buybacks (¥1,675 million) during the current period.
Dividend Policy
The company's basic policy is to target a total payout ratio of 50% or higher, with dividends paid twice a year through an interim dividend and a year-end dividend. Distribution of surplus is determined by resolution of the Board of Directors pursuant to Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act. Retained earnings are utilized for investments in research and development, capital expenditures, and improvements in management efficiency.
ESG
Under "EIKEN Vision 2030," the company has identified 11 materiality issues and promotes ESG management across four categories: Environment, Society, Governance, and Healthcare. On climate change, the company supports the TCFD recommendations and has obtained SBTi certification, setting a target to reduce Scope 1+2 CO2 emissions by 56% by FY2030 (fiscal year ending March 2031) compared to FY2021 levels (FY2025 results have already achieved a 69% reduction). In terms of human capital, the company discloses results including a female manager ratio of 18.7% (target: 30%) and a 100% male childcare leave take-up rate.
Last updated: June 22, 2026