SK KAKEN CO.,LTD.
4628・Standard Market・Chemicals
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee (transitioned in June 2023). Of the 13 directors, 4 are outside directors (all independent officers and members of the Audit and Supervisory Committee). The Board of Directors met 7 times during the fiscal year under review. The outside director ratio is approximately 30.8%.
Risk Management
The Company has established a Risk Management Committee, an ISO Committee, and a Morale, Safety and Health Committee, and has built a response framework based on internal crisis management regulations. A system has been established whereby the officer responsible for IR and accounting reports to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis regarding sustainability risks related to climate change and human capital.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), dividend per share is ¥230 (ordinary dividend of ¥180 plus a founding anniversary commemorative dividend of ¥50), with total dividends of ¥3,102 million and a payout ratio of 25.3%. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is an ordinary dividend of ¥180 (forecast payout ratio of 25.6%). Share buybacks are permitted under the Articles of Incorporation.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to maintain a stable dividend level, with year-end dividends as the general principle. Under the Articles of Incorporation, an interim dividend (record date: September 30 each year) may also be implemented by resolution of the Board of Directors. Recent dividend results: for FY2026 (ending March 2026), dividend per share of ¥230 (ordinary dividend of ¥180 plus a commemorative dividend of ¥50, total dividends of ¥3,102 million, payout ratio of 25.3%); for FY2025 (ending March 2025), dividend per share of ¥120 (ordinary dividend of ¥120, total dividends of ¥1,618 million, payout ratio of 15.1%). The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is a dividend per share of ¥180 (ordinary dividend of ¥180, forecast payout ratio of 25.6%).
ESG
Positions climate change (SCOPE1+2 emissions reduction, 2050 carbon neutrality target) and human capital & diversity as key priorities. FY2025 consolidated GHG emissions were 8,052 t-CO₂. Female manager ratio of 0.6% and male childcare leave uptake rate of 8.6% are recognized as challenges, with a policy of working toward improvement.
Last updated: June 25, 2026