JAPAN MATERIAL Co.,Ltd.
6055・Prime Market・Services
Governance
The company transitioned to a Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee (June 2022). As of the filing date of the annual securities report, the Board of Directors consists of 15 directors (including 6 outside directors), and a Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee has been established. Following approval at the 29th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, the Board is expected to consist of 10 directors (including 6 outside directors).
Risk Management
Risks are classified and managed under the "Crisis Management Regulations" into four categories: strategic, disaster/accident, operational, and financial risks. For climate change risk, scenario analysis based on TCFD recommendations is conducted, with a framework in place whereby the Corporate Planning Department evaluates such risk and reports to the Board of Directors. A Safety and Quality Management Department has been established to monitor quality and safety risks.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), a dividend of ¥32 per share was implemented (total dividends of ¥3,288 million, payout ratio of 31.0%). ¥35 per share is forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027). The basic policy is a year-end dividend paid once per year in principle, and there is a track record of disposal of treasury shares.
Dividend Policy
Dividends are paid based on the basic policy of continuing stable dividends to shareholders, while taking into account the need to build up internal reserves for future business development and strengthening the financial structure. The basic policy is to pay a year-end dividend only once per year in principle, and the Articles of Incorporation stipulate that dividends of surplus may be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), a dividend of ¥32 per share was implemented (total dividends of ¥3,288 million, payout ratio of 31.0%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), a dividend of ¥35 per share (payout ratio of 33.3%) is forecast.
ESG
Based on TCFD recommendations, the company has set a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by FY2030 compared to FY2023 levels (FY2024 results: Scope 1 204t-CO2, Scope 2 1,556t-CO2). In terms of human capital, it achieved a paid leave utilization rate of 89.8%, a male childcare leave utilization rate of 60.9%, and a compliance training participation rate of 100%, while also focusing on securing diverse talent, including a mid-career hiring ratio of 60.6% and 19 senior hires.
Last updated: June 23, 2026