Achilles Corporation
5142・Prime Market・Chemicals
Governance
As a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, the company has established a Board of Directors (12 members, including 4 outside directors), and ensures independence and objectivity through a Governance Committee (with outside directors constituting a majority) that deliberates on nominations and compensation. The Board of Directors met 16 times during the year, with all directors attending every meeting.
Risk Management
The company has established an internal reporting system comprising the Compliance Committee, the Internal Audit Department, and the
Shareholder Returns
The year-end dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) was ¥40 per share (total dividends of ¥546 million, payout ratio 25.8%), double the previous period. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is ¥30 per share (payout ratio 31.5%). Share buybacks remain small-scale, at ¥1 million.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to maintain stable profit distribution, with a year-end dividend once a year as the base policy. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), a dividend of ¥40 per share was implemented (total dividends of ¥546 million, payout ratio 25.8%). The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is ¥30 per share (payout ratio 31.5%). The medium-term management plan (FY25–FY27) sets a target payout ratio of 30% or higher. Retained earnings are to be used to strengthen the corporate structure and for growth investment. Under the Articles of Incorporation, interim dividends and share buybacks are also possible by resolution of the Board of Directors.
ESG
As part of its climate change response, the company has set a target of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by the end of FY2030 (compared to FY2018 levels), and has already switched approximately 70% of the electricity used at its domestic manufacturing sites to green power. On the human capital front, the company has achieved 20 female managers by the end of March 2031 and a 32.3% ratio of female new graduate hires (against a target of 20% or more), and is also working on reducing Scope 3 emissions and developing DX talent.
Last updated: June 25, 2026