NIPPON GEAR CO.,LTD.
6356・Standard Market・Machinery
Governance
The company operates as a Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, with the Board of Directors comprising 10 members (including 6 outside directors). A Management Meeting headed by the President and Representative Director is held once a month to expedite decision-making and oversee business execution.
Risk Management
The Risk Management Committee is responsible for company-wide risk management, and sustainability-related risks are examined in detail and shared at the Management Meeting. A Health and Safety Committee has been established, with participation from occupational physicians, to address risks related to employee health and safety, and regular factory inspections are conducted.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the company implemented an annual dividend of ¥10 per share (interim ¥4 + year-end ¥6), with a payout ratio of 8.1%. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) also maintains an annual dividend of ¥10 (interim ¥5 + year-end ¥5). A small amount of treasury stock was repurchased (¥236 thousand).
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year (interim and year-end). For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the company implemented an annual dividend of ¥10 per share (interim ¥4 + year-end ¥6), with total dividends of ¥142 million and a payout ratio of 8.1%. This represents an increase from the annual dividend of ¥8 (interim ¥4 + year-end ¥4) in FY2025 (ended March 2025). The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is an annual dividend of ¥10 (interim ¥5 + year-end ¥5).
ESG
The company positions human capital as a source of competitive advantage, and prioritizes diversity, respect for human rights, maintaining and improving a safe and healthy workplace environment, promoting DX, and strengthening in-house development capabilities. As targets for 2035, it has set a 20% ratio of female managers, a 100% male childcare leave utilization rate, and a 70% gender pay gap ratio; as of the end of March 2026, actual results stood at 7.7%, 60.0%, and 51.8% (all workers), respectively.
Last updated: June 29, 2026