NIPPON PALLET POOL CO.,LTD.
4690・Standard Market・Services
Governance
The company has adopted a company-with-a-board-of-corporate-auditors structure and an executive officer system. As of the filing date, the board consists of 4 directors (2 outside), and is expected to comprise 6 directors (3 outside) following approval at the general shareholders' meeting. Nomination and compensation committees have been established, with outside officers making up a majority of committee members. The board of directors met 14 times during the year, with a 100% attendance rate for all officers.
Risk Management
The Risk and Crisis Management Committee, chaired by the Representative Director and President, has been established to identify and evaluate risks and formulate countermeasures. In the event of a crisis, a response headquarters headed by the Representative Director and President is set up. A framework has been put in place whereby management activities are regularly confirmed at Management Meetings before being reported to the Board of Directors. Compliance is overseen by the CSR Committee, which has established internal and external reporting channels and conducts an annual e-learning survey.
Shareholder Returns
The year-end dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending March 2026) has been revised to no dividend (the year-end dividend for FY2025 (ended March 2025) was ¥59). The policy of paying only a year-end dividend continues. A payout ratio target of 30% or higher has been set under the "Medium-Term Management Plan 2027," but no dividend is planned for the current fiscal year.
Dividend Policy
The year-end dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending March 2026) has been revised to no dividend (announced January 30, 2026 in "Notice Regarding Revision of Year-End Dividend Forecast (No Dividend)"). The annual dividend for the previous fiscal year (FY2025, ended March 2025) was ¥59 per share (year-end dividend only, with no interim dividend). While the articles of incorporation permit an interim dividend, the company's policy is to pay only a year-end dividend, taking into account profit conditions and other factors. Retained earnings are to be allocated to effective investments aimed at strengthening cost competitiveness and responding to market needs.
ESG
ESG management is positioned as a priority initiative for achieving the long-term vision, with the company addressing three pillars: Environment (CO2 reduction, complete recycling of waste pallets, promotion of modal shift), Society (promotion of women to management positions, securing diverse human resources, human capital management), and Governance (strengthening corporate governance, thorough compliance). The reusable pallet rental business itself constitutes a business model that contributes to reducing environmental burden, and the company also engages in social contribution activities such as the
Last updated: June 24, 2025