NITTOKU CO., LTD.
6145・Standard Market・Machinery
Governance
The company is a company with a board of company auditors (6 directors, 3 of whom are outside directors; 3 company auditors, 2 of whom are outside auditors). It has established a voluntary governance committee, nomination committee, and compensation committee, building a system to strengthen the independence and objectivity of the Board of Directors.
Risk Management
A Risk Management Committee composed of executive officers aggregates and assesses risks across each division and reports periodically to the Board of Directors. Key priority issues have been identified, including technological innovation, supply chain risk, climate change, cybersecurity, and geopolitical risk, and the Company is implementing countermeasures such as establishing Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and promoting local production for local consumption.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend per share was substantially increased to ¥82 (interim ¥30 + year-end ¥52). Consolidated dividend payout ratio was 40.2%. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is maintained at an annual ¥82 (interim ¥41 + year-end ¥41). During the fiscal year under review, the company also repurchased treasury shares totaling ¥122 million.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to maintain a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 40% or more, with dividends paid twice a year: an interim dividend (resolved by the Board of Directors) and a year-end dividend (resolved at the General Meeting of Shareholders). For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the dividend per share was ¥82 (interim ¥30 + year-end ¥52), with total dividends of ¥1,386 million and a payout ratio of 40.2%. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is a dividend per share of ¥82 (interim ¥41 + year-end ¥41), with a forecast payout ratio of 41.9%. Retained earnings are allocated to strengthening the company's management foundation, future business development, and research and development expenses.
ESG
Led by the Governance Committee, the company has identified its materiality issues and is advancing priority initiatives in the environment (decarbonization and use of renewable energy), human capital (targeting a 25% ratio of women by 2030, currently 15.5%; male childcare leave take-up rate of 71.4%), BCP enhancement, and cybersecurity measures. A framework has been established under which the Board of Directors and the Governance Committee regularly monitor progress.
Last updated: June 25, 2026