Arisawa Mfg. Co., Ltd.
5208・Prime Market・Chemicals
Governance
As a company with a Board of Corporate Auditors, the company is composed of 9 directors (including 5 outside directors), with an outside director ratio of approximately 55.6%. It has established a Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee, chaired by an outside director, and has built a highly independent governance structure.
Risk Management
A framework has been established in which risks are identified and assessed by the ESG Committee and reported to the Executive Officers' Meeting, Management Committee, and Board of Directors. For climate change risk, scenario analysis has been conducted under two scenarios (1.5°C and 4°C), and management regulations tailored to individual risks have been established to mitigate risk.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), a dividend of ¥122 per share (interim ¥44 + year-end ¥78, payout ratio 81.0%) was implemented. The year-end dividend was revised upward from ¥53 to ¥78. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is ¥98 (payout ratio 80.3%). Share buybacks were also conducted.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to return to shareholders the larger of either a DOE of 6% or a total payout ratio of 80% or more, through dividends paid twice a year (interim and year-end). The actual result for FY2026 (ending March 2026) was ¥122 per share (interim ¥44 + year-end ¥78, consolidated payout ratio 81.0%, dividend on equity ratio 8.1%). The year-end dividend was revised upward from the initial forecast of ¥53 to ¥78. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is ¥98 per share (interim ¥49 + year-end ¥49, payout ratio 80.3%).
ESG
The company has identified four materiality themes (contributing to a decarbonized society, developing diverse human resources, promoting a circular economy, and enhancing governance), and has set a target of achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030. The ratio of female managers on a consolidated basis improved to 22.3% as of the end of March 2026, and the company has also strengthened its efforts on human capital and human rights, including establishing a human rights policy in May 2024.
Last updated: June 17, 2026