Pacific Metals Co., Ltd.
5541・Prime Market・Iron & Steel
Governance
The Board of Directors consists of 6 members (including 2 outside directors), and the company has adopted an audit & supervisory board system and an executive officer system. It has established a Nomination and Compensation Committee, an Internal Control Committee, and a Risk Management Committee, thereby building a fair and transparent management structure.
Risk Management
The Risk Management Committee (chaired by a director appointed by the President, meeting quarterly) identifies, evaluates, and monitors company-wide risks, and implements mitigation activities and progress management for priority risks requiring response. Activity status is reported to the Board of Directors at least once a year, and a crisis response headquarters is established in the event of an emergency.
Shareholder Returns
Annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥135 per share (interim ¥60, year-end ¥75; total dividends of ¥2,347 million; payout ratio of 92.4%). The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is an annual dividend of ¥130 (interim and year-end ¥65 each). During the fiscal year under review, the company repurchased treasury shares totaling ¥3,644 million (treasury shares outstanding at fiscal year-end: 2,189,401 shares).
Dividend Policy
Dividends are paid with a target DOE (dividend on equity ratio) of 4%. The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year, interim and year-end, with decisions on the distribution of surplus made by the Board of Directors. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the company implemented an annual dividend of ¥135 per share (interim ¥60, year-end ¥75; total dividends of ¥2,347 million; payout ratio of 92.4%). The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is an annual dividend of ¥130 (interim and year-end ¥65 each).
ESG
Toward achieving carbon neutrality by FY2050, the company has set a target to reduce GHG emissions by 46% or more by FY2030 compared to FY2013 levels, and has expressed support for TCFD along with conducting scenario analysis (1.5°C and 4°C). It has also set targets for electrifying the calcination process using microwave technology and for the ratio of renewable energy usage (50% by FY2030, 100% by FY2050). In terms of human capital strategy, the company is promoting employee engagement and developing an environment in which diverse talent can thrive.
Last updated: June 19, 2026