Shinnihonseiyaku Co., Ltd.
4931・Prime Market・Chemicals
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. The Board of Directors consists of 7 members (including 5 outside directors, all of whom are independent officers), with independent outside directors constituting a majority. The company has established a Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee (with a majority of independent outside directors), a Risk Management and Compliance Committee, and a Sustainability Committee, aiming to strengthen its governance structure.
Risk Management
Based on the Risk Management and Compliance Regulations, the Risk Management and Compliance Committee meets quarterly to centrally manage risks across the group. A framework has been established whereby the Sustainability Committee identifies and evaluates sustainability-related risks and opportunities and reports to the Board of Directors. Regarding climate change, the company analyzes risks and opportunities for 2030 and 2050 under two scenarios: below 2°C and 4°C.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is a consolidated payout ratio of 35% or more, with continuous and stable profit distribution. The forecast annual dividend per share for FY2026 (ending September 2026) is ¥57.00 (paid entirely as a year-end dividend), representing a planned increase of ¥5.00 from the previous fiscal year's actual dividend of ¥52.00. The interim dividend is ¥0.
Dividend Policy
While securing the internal reserves necessary for future growth investment, the company's basic policy is to maintain a consolidated payout ratio of 35% or more and to distribute profits continuously and stably in line with business performance. In principle, dividends are paid once a year at fiscal year-end, though interim dividends are also permitted under the Articles of Incorporation. The forecast annual dividend for FY2026 (ending September 2026) is ¥57.00 (¥0 at the end of the second quarter, ¥57.00 at fiscal year-end).
ESG
The company has identified six materiality issues (response to environmental issues, customer satisfaction, supply chain, women's empowerment, compliance, and personal information protection) and implements target management for each. On the environmental front, the company targets a 30% reduction in resource usage by FY2030 (versus FY2022) and a 100% usage rate for certified/recycled paper. On the human capital front, the company discloses a target female manager ratio of 30% (FY2030 target; FY2024 actual was 24.2%), a male childcare leave uptake rate of 75.0%, and an engagement score of 3.36 points (out of 5). Regarding climate change, the company conducts TCFD-compliant scenario analysis under both below-2°C and 4°C scenarios, and has established a structure whereby the Sustainability Committee reports to the Board of Directors.
Last updated: December 16, 2025