Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd.
5703・Prime Market・Nonferrous Metals
Governance
As a company with a Board of Corporate Auditors, 5 of the 9 directors (55.6%) are independent outside directors. The company has established a Nomination and Compensation Committee chaired by an independent outside director, with independent outside directors constituting a majority of its members, ensuring the effectiveness of its oversight function.
Risk Management
Risk identification, assessment, and management are conducted systematically in accordance with group regulations. Quality control, environmental preservation, occupational safety, and natural disaster countermeasures are treated as priority areas. The company has established a framework in which risks and opportunities are analyzed for each materiality item, with regular reporting to the Board of Directors through various committees.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), an interim dividend of ¥25 and a year-end dividend of ¥55 (annual ¥80, payout ratio 31.6%) are planned. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the company plans to increase the dividend to ¥100 per year (interim ¥40, year-end ¥60, forecast payout ratio 37.3%), targeting a total return ratio of approximately 40%. Under the 26 Medium-Term Management Plan, the company aims for ROIC of 8% or higher.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay dividends to shareholders based on a comprehensive assessment of consolidated business results and other factors from a medium- to long-term perspective, while strengthening the financial structure and management foundation. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the dividend amount will be determined based on a total return ratio, including share buybacks, of 30% or more. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the company targets a total return ratio of approximately 40% and plans an annual dividend of ¥100 (interim ¥40, year-end ¥60). Dividends are paid twice a year, as an interim dividend and a year-end dividend.
ESG
The company has conducted TCFD-based climate change scenario analysis (1.5°C and 4°C scenarios), targeting a 30% reduction in Scope 1+2 and Scope 3 emissions intensity per sales (versus FY2013 levels) by FY2030, and carbon neutrality by 2050. On the human capital front, KPIs have been set including a female manager ratio of 10% or more by FY2030 and a 100% male childcare leave uptake rate, while also working to build a circular supply chain centered on aluminum recycling.
Last updated: June 22, 2026