KANEFUSA CORPORATION
5984・Standard Market・Metal Products
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee (9 directors). Transitioned to this structure in 2015 and introduced the executive officer system in 2017. The Board of Directors meets 13 times a year, and transparency is being enhanced through a voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee (established in December 2022). Both of the 2 outside directors (Audit and Supervisory Committee members) have been registered as independent officers.
Risk Management
The Administration Division is responsible for cross-organizational risk monitoring, and the Risk Management Committee (held four times a year) carries out risk identification, evaluation, countermeasures, and effectiveness verification. Climate change-related risks are separately monitored by the Environmental Management Committee, which manages progress on GHG emission reductions.
Shareholder Returns
Annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥26 per share (interim ¥7.5 + year-end ¥18.5), with a payout ratio of 35.0%. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is ¥23 (interim ¥7.5 + year-end ¥15.5), with a projected payout ratio of 35.5%. A small amount of treasury stock was acquired during the current period (¥54 thousand).
Dividend Policy
The company aims for a consolidated payout ratio of around 35% and implements dividends according to performance. The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year: an interim dividend (record date September 30) and a year-end dividend. FY2026 (ending March 2026) results: interim dividend of ¥7.5 per share + year-end dividend of ¥18.5 = annual total of ¥26 (total dividends ¥361 million, payout ratio 35.0%, dividend on equity ratio 1.2%). FY2027 (ending March 2027) forecast: interim ¥7.5 + year-end ¥15.5 = annual total of ¥23 (projected payout ratio 35.5%).
ESG
As a climate change countermeasure, the company has set a target of reducing GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2 total) by 35% by FY2030 (ending March 2030) compared to FY2021 (ending March 2021), with FY2024 (ending March 2024) actual emissions at 19,041 t-CO2 (an 11.2% reduction versus FY2021 (ending March 2021)). In terms of human capital, the company promotes the development of professional talent through in-house skill certification exams, the GTE development program, and national trade skill tests, disclosing a disabled employment ratio of 2.2% (target: 2.7%) and a 100% male childcare leave utilization rate.
Last updated: June 22, 2026