Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.
6305・Prime Market・Machinery
Governance
As a Company with Nomination Committee, etc., the company separates supervision from execution. The Board of Directors consists of 10 members (7 outside, 3 internal), with outside directors holding a majority. Nomination, Audit, and Compensation Committees have been established, and in FY2025 a third-party organization conducted an evaluation of the Board's effectiveness.
Risk Management
The ERM Committee, established in April 2022, oversees company-wide risk centered on the CRO, with each responsible department managing risks such as occupational health and safety, information security, export control, and environmental matters. A framework has been established whereby important matters are reported to the Executive Officers' Meeting and the Board of Directors.
Shareholder Returns
The company pays dividends twice a year (interim and year-end) targeting a consolidated payout ratio of 40% or more. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), an interim dividend of ¥75 and a year-end dividend of ¥100 are planned (total ¥175, payout ratio 50.9%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), a record annual dividend of ¥190 (interim ¥90, year-end ¥100) is planned. No mention of share buybacks.
Dividend Policy
In principle, dividends of surplus are paid twice a year (interim and year-end) linked to consolidated business performance. The company aims to implement stable and continuous dividends targeting a consolidated payout ratio of 40% or more, thereby maximizing shareholder value.
ESG
Aiming for carbon neutrality across the entire value chain by 2050, the company obtained renewed SBT certification under the 1.5°C scenario in November 2025. It has set targets to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 30% and Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 51% by FY2030, and is advancing initiatives in electrification, hydrogen fuel, and the circular economy. On the human capital front, the company is rolling out a digital talent development program, with over 6,800 participants globally. It supports the TCFD recommendations and updates its 1.5°C and 4°C scenario analyses annually.
Last updated: June 23, 2026