ASAHI RUBBER INC.
5162・Standard Market・Rubber Products
Governance
The company has adopted an Audit and Supervisory Committee structure, strengthening audit and oversight functions by granting voting rights on the Board of Directors to Audit and Supervisory Committee members, including outside directors. The Board currently consists of 7 directors (4 excluding Audit and Supervisory Committee members, and 3 Audit and Supervisory Committee members, of whom 2 are outside directors), with the Board of Directors meeting regularly once a month and holding extraordinary meetings as needed.
Risk Management
The company has established an Internal Audit Office under the direct control of the President and Representative Director, which conducts internal audits across all business areas. The Risk Management Committee, chaired by the President and comprising 20 members, identifies, evaluates, and prioritizes risks, while promoting risk control through respective departments and committees. A Compliance Handbook and helpline (Compliance Card) are distributed to all employees to maintain a legal compliance framework.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend is ¥20 per share (interim ¥10, year-end ¥10), with a payout ratio of 57.0%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the dividend is planned to increase to ¥24 per share annually (interim ¥12, year-end ¥12). During the current period, the company conducted share buybacks (¥51,888 thousand).
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year, an interim dividend and a year-end dividend. The principle is to maintain and enhance shareholders' equity and long-term profitability, and to continue stable dividends backed by business performance. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend is ¥20 per share (interim ¥10, year-end ¥10), with total dividends of ¥92 million and a payout ratio of 57.0%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), in light of earnings forecasts, the company plans an annual dividend of ¥24 per share (interim ¥12, year-end ¥12). Retained earnings are allocated to capital expenditures for business expansion, response to technological innovation, and strengthening competitiveness.
ESG
Established a system holding monthly ESG meetings to report progress on sustainability activities to the Board of Directors. On the environmental front, purchased electricity at all plants and the head office has been switched to renewable energy-derived CO2-free electricity (Scope 1+2 total of 577t, down 5.9% year on year), while in-house solar power generation is also being promoted. On the human capital front, the company is advancing its HR strategy around three pillars—improving well-being, talent development, and recruitment—and discloses a female manager ratio of 9.1% and a male childcare leave take-up rate of 44.4%.
Last updated: June 25, 2026