Bando Chemical Industries, Ltd.
5195・Prime Market・Rubber Products
Governance
The company operates as a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, with a Board of Directors comprising 9 members (including 3 outside directors). It has voluntarily established a Nomination Committee and a Compensation Committee, both of which have outside directors as the majority and chairperson, aiming to strengthen the oversight function.
Risk Management
The company has established a Risk Management Committee to analyze and evaluate the likelihood and impact of material risks. Climate change risk is designated as a material risk, and a framework has been put in place to monitor the progress of action plans in coordination with the Sustainability Committee and report to the Board of Directors.
Shareholder Returns
Annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥120 per share (interim ¥40 + year-end ¥80, including a ¥20 commemorative dividend for the company's 120th anniversary), with total dividends of ¥4,943 million and a payout ratio of 46.8%. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is an annual dividend of ¥100 (¥50 interim and ¥50 year-end), with a payout ratio of 50.9%. Share buybacks are also being continued (¥2,044 million in the current period).
Dividend Policy
Dividends are paid twice a year, interim and year-end. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the interim dividend is ¥40 and the year-end dividend is ¥80 (comprising an ordinary dividend of ¥60 and a ¥20 commemorative dividend for the company's 120th anniversary), totaling ¥120 per share for the year, with total dividends of ¥4,943 million and a payout ratio of 46.8%. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is an annual dividend of ¥100 (¥50 interim and ¥50 year-end), with a payout ratio of 50.9%. Note that the policy mentioned in the current report of "a minimum annual dividend of ¥26 per share, targeting a consolidated payout ratio of 50%" is not explicitly stated in this financial results summary.
ESG
The company has conducted scenario analysis of climate-related risks and opportunities based on the TCFD framework, setting targets of carbon neutrality by 2050 and a 38% reduction in CO2 emissions (non-consolidated) by 2030 versus FY2013 levels. On the human capital front, the company has set a target engagement survey score of 70 points or higher (FY2026 target), and is actively promoting employee diversity and health enhancement, including obtaining Excellent Health Management Corporation certification.
Last updated: June 22, 2026