HOSOKAWA MICRON CORPORATION
6277・Prime Market・Machinery
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. Since the 80th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (December 17, 2024), the Board of Directors consists of 8 directors (including 4 independent outside directors, an outside ratio of 50%). A voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee (chaired by an independent outside director) has been established to ensure fairness and transparency in decision-making. Directors' term of office is one year.
Risk Management
Under the Risk Management Regulations (established October 2005), company-wide risk information is collected and evaluated at the General Management Meeting (composed of executive officers and above), held once a month. Regarding climate change risk, nine risks and four opportunities have been identified based on TCFD scenario analysis (1.5°C, 2°C, and 4°C scenarios), and a framework has been established whereby the Hosokawa Sustainability Management Committee (meeting once per quarter) manages these matters and reports to the Board of Directors.
Shareholder Returns
The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending September 2026) has been revised to ¥140 per share (interim ¥65 + year-end ¥75). The year-end dividend includes a commemorative dividend of ¥10 for the company's 110th founding anniversary. This represents an increase of ¥20 from the previous fiscal year's actual dividend of ¥120.
Dividend Policy
Dividends are paid twice a year, as an interim dividend and a year-end dividend. For FY2026 (ending September 2026), the interim dividend was ¥65 per share (actual), and the year-end dividend forecast is ¥75 (ordinary dividend of ¥65 plus a commemorative dividend of ¥10 for the company's 110th founding anniversary), bringing the annual total forecast to ¥140. This represents a forecasted increase of ¥20 from the previous fiscal year's actual dividend (annual total of ¥120: interim ¥60 + year-end ¥60). Note that the dividend forecast was revised and announced on May 11, 2026 (addition of the 110th anniversary commemorative dividend). Regarding share buybacks, this financial results announcement does not state any new buyback policy; however, the number of treasury shares decreased from 1,094,550 shares to 1,065,583 shares during the period (due to retirement of treasury shares, etc.).
ESG
In October 2023, the company launched the "Hosokawa Sustainability Management Committee" to promote ESG management across the group. Regarding climate change, the company conducted scenario analysis in line with TCFD recommendations, setting a target of reducing Scope 1 and 2 CO₂ emissions by 24% by FY2030 compared to the fiscal year ended September 2022 (for domestic operations), with a goal of net zero by FY2050. In terms of human capital, the company promotes talent development through its Specialist Professional System established in 1979, tiered training programs, Pre Board Meetings, and other initiatives, and obtained the "Kurumin" certification mark in May 2025. The ratio of women in management positions is 4.3%, and the rate of male employees taking childcare leave is 81.8% (for the filing company). The company has identified three materiality items: (1) technological contribution to a sustainable global environment, (2) realization of a safe, secure, and prosperous society, and (3) enhancement of governance supporting its business operations.
Last updated: December 19, 2025