PLACO CO.,LTD.
6347・Standard Market・Machinery
Governance
The company has adopted a corporate auditor (kansayaku) system, comprising 4 directors (including 2 outside directors, an outside ratio of 50%) and 3 corporate auditors (including 2 outside corporate auditors). The Board of Directors meets 12 times per year, and a Nomination and Compensation Committee composed solely of outside directors has been established to formulate director compensation proposals and handle related matters.
Risk Management
The company formulates a "Company-wide Risk Identification and Classification Table" for each fiscal year, which is deliberated by the Board of Directors. It has established internal whistleblowing channels through the Compliance Committee, Internal Audit Office, and outside legal counsel, and has built a system in which a management-level Risk Response Headquarters is established when a significant risk occurs.
Shareholder Returns
Target payout ratio policy of 30% or more; for FY2026 (ending March 2026), following a return to profitability, an ordinary dividend of ¥6 per share was implemented (payout ratio of 69.7%). The company also aims for an annual dividend of ¥6 or more for FY2027 (ending March 2027). Only a small amount of treasury stock (¥23 thousand) was repurchased.
Dividend Policy
The policy aims for a payout ratio of 30% or more. Distributions are determined from a long-term perspective, comprehensively taking into account the internal reserves necessary for stable future corporate growth and response to changes in the business environment, as well as business performance trends. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), following a return to profitability for the first time in three fiscal periods, an ordinary dividend of ¥6 per share was implemented (total dividends of ¥57 million, payout ratio of 69.7%). The policy is to aim for an annual dividend of ¥6 or more for FY2027 (ending March 2027).
ESG
The company promotes contribution to a circular economy through the integrated provision of plastic molding machines and recycling equipment. In terms of human capital, it is advancing diverse workforce recruitment including women, foreign nationals, and mid-career hires; as of the end of March 2026, women accounted for approximately 26% (22 employees) of the 83 total employees. The company has identified improving the ratio of female managers, currently below 10%, as a challenge to address.
Last updated: June 24, 2026