SAKATA INX CORPORATION
4633・Prime Market・Chemicals
Governance
Currently a company with a Board of Corporate Auditors, with 3 outside directors among 8 directors (37.5% ratio). Following approval at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in March 2026, the company plans to transition to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, moving to a structure of 12 directors, 6 of whom will be outside directors (half). The company has established a Nomination and Compensation Committee (chaired by an outside director) and an Independent Outside Officers' Council, aiming to strengthen its oversight function.
Risk Management
The Sustainability Committee, chaired by the President and Representative Director & Executive Officer, oversees company-wide risk, while its subordinate organization, the Risk & Compliance Committee, identifies risks, examines countermeasures, monitors, and conducts periodic evaluations based on the "Risk Management Regulations." A framework has been established whereby the Sustainability Committee deliberates on and manages these matters.
Shareholder Returns
The full-year dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is ¥100 per share (interim ¥50 + year-end ¥50), an increase from ¥95 in the previous period. Share buybacks are also underway (cumulative 396,300 shares, ¥999 million as of the end of Q1). The company continues to target a total payout ratio of 50% or more during the Medium-Term Management Plan 2026 (CCC-Ⅱ) period.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year, comprising an interim dividend and a year-end dividend, implementing active and stable dividends after comprehensively considering business performance, investment plans, and the management environment. The full-year dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is ¥100 per share (interim ¥50 + year-end ¥50). The company aims to achieve a total payout ratio of 50% or more during the Medium-Term Management Plan 2026 (CCC-Ⅱ) period. Retained earnings are allocated to investments in research and development and production facilities, among other uses.
ESG
As part of its climate change response, the company has set an SBT-certified GHG reduction target (a 58.8% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2034 versus FY2022) and supports TCFD and TNFD frameworks. In human capital, its FY2030 targets include raising the ratio of female managers to 15% or more and achieving a 100% childcare leave take-up rate for both men and women. The company has also promoted DEIB, obtained Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization recognition for six consecutive years, and received Kurumin certification, positioning ESG management at the core of its business activities.
Last updated: March 23, 2026