Nomura Micro Science Co.,Ltd
6254・Prime Market・Machinery
Governance
The company is structured as a company with an audit and supervisory committee, comprising 9 directors (including 3 independent outside directors, a ratio of 1/3), and introduced an executive officer system in April 2022. It has established voluntary nomination and compensation committees, building a highly transparent governance framework.
Risk Management
The company has established a framework based on its Risk Management Regulations, and in the event of an emergency, it sets up a response headquarters headed by the Representative Director, President and Executive Officer. For sustainability risks, the company adopts a two-stage assessment process in which risks identified by each department and subsidiary are escalated through the Management Committee and the Sustainability Committee, with oversight ultimately provided by the Board of Directors.
Shareholder Returns
Targeting a payout ratio of 30%, the basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year, interim and year-end. The annual dividend for FY2025 (ended March 2025) was ¥80 per share (¥20 interim + ¥60 year-end). The Articles of Incorporation stipulate that share buybacks can be executed flexibly by resolution of the Board of Directors.
Dividend Policy
Targeting a payout ratio of 30%, the company practices balanced cash allocation while maintaining a sound financial base. The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year: an interim dividend (by Board of Directors resolution) and a year-end dividend (by resolution of the general shareholders' meeting). For FY2025 (ended March 2025), the annual dividend was ¥80 per share (¥20 interim + ¥60 year-end). Retained earnings are used to strengthen the financial base amid business expansion and for growth investment.
ESG
Under its Basic Sustainability Policy (established 2021, revised March 2026), the company is advancing multifaceted ESG initiatives, including climate change response (targeting a 25% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions by FY2030 versus FY2019 levels, and conducting TCFD-aligned scenario analysis), human capital enhancement (female manager ratio of 10.7%, already exceeding the FY2030 target of 10% or more), human rights due diligence, and thorough compliance enforcement.
Last updated: June 23, 2026