TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO.
6371・Prime Market・Machinery
Governance
The company has adopted a Board of Corporate Auditors structure, with the Board of Directors composed of 6 directors (3 of whom are outside directors). Strategy formulation and business execution are separated through a three-tier structure consisting of the Board of Directors, the Strategy Meeting, and the Management Meeting, and independence is ensured through the establishment of a voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee composed solely of the 3 outside directors.
Risk Management
Based on the "Basic Policy for Risk Management," multiple committees have been established under the overall supervision of the Sustainability Committee to continuously identify and understand risk factors and minimize losses. Climate change risk is categorized into transition risk and physical risk, and the Environment Committee manages these risks across the entire group each year using a risk assessment table.
Shareholder Returns
The standard policy is a consolidated payout ratio of 35% or more, with the annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) set at ¥80 per share (interim ¥40 + year-end ¥40), for a total dividend amount of ¥8,074 million. An annual dividend of ¥80 is also planned for FY2027 (ending March 2027). A share buyback with an upper limit of 5,000,000 shares and ¥10.0 billion has been resolved for the period from June 2026 to March 2027.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay dividends reflecting consolidated results, aiming for profit distribution based on a consolidated payout ratio of 35% or more, while comprehensively taking into account funding and financial conditions. Dividends are paid twice a year, as an interim dividend and a year-end dividend. The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥80 per share (interim ¥40 + year-end ¥40), with a total dividend amount of ¥8,074 million and a payout ratio of 27.0% (35.0% on a basis of net income excluding gain on bargain purchase and other items). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an annual dividend of ¥80 (interim ¥40 + year-end ¥40) is also planned, with a payout ratio expected to be 36.7%.
ESG
Environmental, quality, and safety committees, centered on the Sustainability Committee chaired by the COO, drive PDCA activities, and a CO2 reduction roadmap has been formulated toward achieving carbon neutrality by FY2050 (ending March 2051). In terms of human capital, the company is pursuing multifaceted initiatives, including a retirement age of 65, promotion of diversity, and certification as an Excellent Health Management Corporation.
Last updated: June 25, 2026