ORIENTAL CHAIN MFG. CO., LTD.
6380・Standard Market・Machinery
Governance
The company has an audit and supervisory committee structure. The board of directors consists of 8 members (including 4 outside directors, all of whom are independent officers serving on the audit and supervisory committee). The board of directors meets 16 times a year, and the company has established a structure aimed at ensuring transparency, fairness, and speed in management.
Risk Management
The company has established a Standing Committee (Risk Management Committee) to share company-wide risk information and examine matters according to their potential impact on management. In the event a significant risk materializes, the Standing Committee, composed of the President and division heads, is convened immediately to deliberate on countermeasures, issue instructions, and check the status of implementation.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), a dividend of ¥30 per share (interim ¥15, year-end ¥15) was implemented, with a payout ratio of 33.2%. For the following fiscal year (FY2027, ending March 2027), a reduced dividend of ¥20 per share (interim ¥10, year-end ¥10) is planned. No mention of share buybacks.
Dividend Policy
Dividends are determined based on the principle of paying dividends in line with business conditions, while taking into consideration the maintenance and improvement of the payout ratio and the enhancement of internal reserves. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), a dividend of ¥30 per share (interim ¥15, year-end ¥15) was implemented (payout ratio 33.2%, dividend on equity ratio 2.2%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), stable shareholder returns are positioned as an important management priority, with a planned dividend of ¥20 per share (interim ¥10, year-end ¥10).
ESG
Promoting ESG management under the corporate philosophy of "products and a company trusted by society." On the environmental front, the company began using an offsite PPA solar power generation service from May 2024, contributing to a reduction of approximately 343 tons of CO₂ emissions during fiscal 2025. In terms of human capital, the company is working on human resource development through OJT and training, promoting the advancement of women and persons with disabilities, and establishing childcare and caregiving support systems. Although no specific numerical targets have been set, the company is advancing the development of personnel evaluation and education systems as well as the cultivation of next-generation managers under its 8th Medium-Term Management Plan.
Last updated: July 3, 2026