Nippon Yakin Kogyo Co.,Ltd.
5480・Prime Market・Iron & Steel
Governance
In June 2025, the company transitioned to a company with an audit and supervisory committee, adopting a structure of 14 directors (including 7 outside directors). A voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee has been established as an advisory body to the Board of Directors to ensure transparency and objectivity.
Risk Management
The Company has established the "Risk Management Regulations" and continuously manages risk through multiple standing committees covering compliance, the environment, security export control, and other areas. Climate change risk is reviewed at least once a year by the Sustainability Promotion Council, and a system is in place to report to the Board of Directors as appropriate.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend is ¥220 per share (interim ¥110, year-end ¥110), with a payout ratio of 42.3%. The same amount of ¥220 is forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027). The company conducted share buybacks (¥953 million acquired during the fiscal year). It is advancing efforts to strengthen its earnings base and financial foundation based on the Medium-Term Management Plan 2026-2028.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year—interim and year-end—implementing stable dividends while taking into account earnings outlook and financial condition. The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥220 (payout ratio of 42.3%), and the forecast annual dividend for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is also ¥220 (forecast payout ratio of 38.1%). The policy is to steadily execute the various measures under the Medium-Term Management Plan 2026-2028 and work to strengthen the earnings base and financial foundation.
ESG
The company supports the TCFD recommendations and has conducted scenario analyses for 1.5°C and 4°C scenarios. It expects to achieve its target of a 46% reduction in CO2 emissions by FY2030 (compared to FY2013) ahead of schedule in FY2025, and aims for a 60% reduction by FY2035 and net zero by FY2050. In terms of human capital, the company achieved a paid leave utilization rate of 82% (against a target of 70% or higher) and zero serious workplace accidents, while the ratio of female new graduate hires in career-track positions stood at 8%, falling short of the 20% target, and the company continues to work on improvement in this area.
Last updated: June 24, 2026