Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co.,Ltd.
4673・Standard Market・Services
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. The Board of Directors consists of 10 members (7 directors who are not Audit and Supervisory Committee members, of whom 1 is outside; 3 Audit and Supervisory Committee members, of whom 2 are outside). All 3 outside directors have been notified to the Tokyo Stock Exchange as independent officers. An executive officer system has been introduced to expedite management execution. The establishment of a nomination committee or compensation committee is not stated in the annual securities report.
Risk Management
A risk management officer is assigned at the head office and each business location, and in the event of a significant risk occurrence, a Risk Response Headquarters headed by the President is established. Important matters are reported to and deliberated by the Board of Directors, and advice from experts such as legal counsel and accounting auditors is also utilized. ISO9001 certification has been obtained at all business locations, and regular audits by external organizations are coordinated with the enhancement of governance. Important sustainability-related issues are overseen by the President, with reporting to the Board of Directors conducted once a year.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year. For FY2026 (ending November 2026), an annual dividend of ¥120 is planned, comprising an interim dividend of ¥25 and a year-end dividend of ¥95 (forecast). This represents a decrease from the previous fiscal year's annual dividend of ¥145, with the payout ratio expected to be approximately 14.2% against the forecast full-year net income of ¥740 million.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year: an interim dividend (resolved by the Board of Directors) and a year-end dividend (resolved at the general shareholders' meeting). For FY2026 (ending November 2026), the interim dividend is planned to be ¥25 per share (payment scheduled to commence on August 4, 2026), and the year-end dividend forecast is ¥95 per share, for a total annual dividend of ¥120. This represents a decrease of ¥25 year-on-year from the previous fiscal year's actual dividends (interim ¥25, year-end ¥120, annual total ¥145). Based on the full-year earnings forecast (net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥740 million, earnings per share of ¥847.06), the payout ratio is expected to be approximately 14.2%. There has been no revision to the most recently announced dividend forecast. Share buybacks resolved by the Board of Directors are also permitted under the Articles of Incorporation.
ESG
The Board of Directors holds authority and responsibility for sustainability overall, with the President reporting to the Board once a year. In human capital, the company is promoting an increase in the proportion of female employees (17% of all employees and 25.8% of young employees aged 35 or under, as of 2025) and expanding the appointment of women to managerial positions, while continuing to develop career training programs and childcare/reduced working hour systems. The proportion of women among managerial positions is 2.8%, and the rate of childcare leave uptake among male employees is 100%. There is currently no disclosure of quantitative targets related to climate change and the environment; ESG/SDGs initiatives are disclosed on the company website.
Last updated: February 25, 2026