Dainichi Co., Ltd.
5951・Standard Market・Metal Products
Governance
As a company with an audit and supervisory committee, the board consists of 8 directors, including 3 outside directors who serve as audit and supervisory committee members. The 3 outside directors are professionals—a lawyer, a certified public accountant, and a tax accountant—who ensure independence while overseeing management through monthly board meetings.
Risk Management
The Management Committee, serving as the dedicated body for risk recognition and countermeasure deliberation, meets once a month, and five subordinate committees—the Risk Management Committee, System Promotion Committee, Quality Assurance Committee, Environmental Management Committee, and Health and Safety Committee—have been established to promote risk management activities.
Shareholder Returns
The year-end dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) was increased to ¥28 per share (total dividends of ¥453 million, payout ratio of 30.1%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), a dividend of ¥28 per share is planned (payout ratio of 37.8%). Share buybacks have only been conducted for the purchase of odd-lot shares.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to maintain stable dividends, taking into account profit levels and the payout ratio. The basic policy is to pay a year-end dividend once a year, with interim dividends also permitted under the Articles of Incorporation. The dividend per share for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥28 (total dividends of ¥453 million, payout ratio of 30.1%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), a dividend of ¥28 per share (payout ratio of 37.8%) is also planned. Retained earnings are allocated to investments in R&D, manufacturing facilities, and new business fields.
ESG
As part of its climate change response, the company monitors Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO₂ emissions (FY2026 (ending March 2026): Scope 1 at 925t-CO₂, Scope 2 at 1,644t-CO₂). In terms of human capital, the company has achieved a disability employment rate of 3.1% (exceeding the statutory rate of 2.5%), a male childcare leave uptake rate of 86.7%, and a female manager ratio of 9.4%, while also promoting environmental management based on ISO14001.
Last updated: June 22, 2026