OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD.
5449・Standard Market・Iron & Steel
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. Composed of 7 directors (3 outside) and 4 corporate auditors (2 outside). Voluntarily established an 'Officer Personnel and Compensation Meeting' chaired by an independent outside director, as well as a 'Special Committee' that deliberates on conflicts of interest with the parent company.
Risk Management
The company has established company-wide committees such as the Risk Management Committee and the Sustainability Committee. Functional risks are identified, evaluated, and monitored by each administrative department together with the Internal Control Group (General Affairs Department). Internal and external compliance consultation contact points have also been established.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), due to a deterioration in earnings (net loss attributable to owners of parent of ¥20,936 million), the annual dividend will be omitted. The dividend for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is also undecided. As a capital efficiency measure under the medium-term management plan, the company acquired 9,000,000 treasury shares for ¥22,050 million in April 2025. The policy of targeting a consolidated payout ratio of approximately 30% remains in place.
Dividend Policy
The company's basic policy is to return profits appropriately in line with business performance, targeting a consolidated payout ratio of approximately 30%, while taking into account the business environment, earnings trends, and financial condition to implement shareholder returns at an appropriate level. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), no dividend will be paid due to the recording of a net loss for the period. The dividend for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is undecided, as the outlook for demand and procurement conditions remains uncertain, and the company will consider it while monitoring future earnings trends.
ESG
The company has set a target of reducing GHG emissions (Scope 1+2) by 46% by FY2030 versus FY2013, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050; FY2025 results showed a 42% reduction versus the same base year. In terms of human capital, the company achieved a female manager ratio of 2.4%, a male childcare leave uptake rate of 64.3%, and a paid leave utilization rate of 81%. A Sustainability Committee (meeting twice a year) has been established to deliberate on materiality issues such as climate change, human rights, and safety, and to report to the Board of Directors.
Last updated: June 23, 2026