F&M CO.,LTD.
4771・Standard Market・Services
Governance
The company is structured as a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. The Board of Directors consists of 10 directors (including 4 Audit and Supervisory Committee members and 3 outside directors) and meets monthly. Voluntary bodies such as the Executive Management Meeting, Compliance Committee, and ESG Committee have been established, and authority is delegated to each business division to accelerate management decision-making.
Risk Management
Appointed a director responsible for risk management, and designated the General Affairs Department as the department responsible for overall oversight to conduct cross-organizational risk monitoring. The Accounting Department, Sales Administration Department, ESG Committee, and Compliance Committee oversee risks in their respective areas, and a system has been established for regular reporting to the Board of Directors and the Audit and Supervisory Committee.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), a dividend of ¥51 per share (interim ¥21, year-end ¥30) was implemented, an increase of ¥11 year-on-year. The payout ratio was 26.7%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), a dividend of ¥60 per share (interim ¥30, year-end ¥30) is forecast. Share buybacks remained minimal (¥169 thousand).
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to continue implementing stable dividends while securing internal reserves for future business development and strengthening the management structure. Dividends are paid twice a year, as interim and year-end dividends. The FY2026 (ending March 2026) actual result was ¥51 per share (interim ¥21, year-end ¥30), with a payout ratio of 26.7% and total dividends of ¥754 million. The FY2027 (ending March 2027) forecast is ¥60 per share (interim ¥30, year-end ¥30), with a forecast payout ratio of 30.9%.
ESG
Established the ESG Committee (chaired by Managing Director Mikie Okumura) and formulated policies on environment, health and safety, anti-corruption, and response to anti-social forces. In terms of human capital, the company discloses a female manager ratio of 23.4% (target: 30%), a male childcare leave utilization rate of 73.1% (target: 85%), and a paid leave utilization rate of 81.7% (target of 80% achieved). Regarding climate change, the company has judged the financial impact to be limited and has omitted setting targets at this time.
Last updated: June 24, 2026