DAIFUKU CO., LTD.
6383・Prime Market・Machinery
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. As of the filing date, the Board of Directors consists of 10 members (5 outside directors, 50% independent outside ratio), and the Board of Corporate Auditors consists of 4 members (3 outside). A voluntary advisory committee for nomination and compensation matters has been established (with the chair and a majority of members being outside directors) to ensure independence and objectivity. Following the general shareholders meeting in March 2026, the Board of Directors is planned to transition to a 9-member structure (5 outside directors, 56%). The composition is diverse, including 2 female directors and 1 director of foreign nationality.
Risk Management
The Risk Management Committee, chaired by the Representative Director & Executive Vice President, conducts company-wide risk assessments on a regular basis, identifying and evaluating material risks and formulating countermeasures. Specialized committees such as the Compliance Committee, the Information Security Committee, and the Overseas Transaction Management Committee have been established, and the Audit Division, which operates independently from business execution lines, verifies the development and operation of internal controls. In FY2025 (ending December 2025), the Committee met three times, with the identification of severe risks, strengthening of BCM, and interviews with senior management as its main agenda items.
Shareholder Returns
The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is ¥82 per share (interim ¥36 + year-end ¥46), an increase from the previous period's ¥78. The company continues its performance-linked dividend approach, with no change to its policy of targeting a consolidated payout ratio of 35% or higher.
Dividend Policy
A performance-linked dividend policy based on consolidated net income. During the FY2027 mid-term management plan period, the company targets a consolidated payout ratio of 35% or higher each fiscal year, with residual retained earnings after dividends to be allocated to growth investment. The annual dividend for FY2025 (ending December 2025) was ¥78 per share (interim ¥34 + year-end ¥44). The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is ¥82 per share (interim ¥36 + year-end ¥46). No revision from the most recently announced forecast.
ESG
Disclosed climate and nature-related risks based on TCFD and TNFD recommendations. In FY2025 (ending December 2025), Scope 1+2 CO2 emissions were reduced by 56.4% compared to FY2019 (ending March 2019) (target: 60%), while the ratio of electricity derived from renewable energy sources reached 73.9% (target: 80%). The company has obtained SBT certification and set a target of 60% reduction by 2030. In terms of human capital, the company achieved 50 female managers (6.9%) and an 85.5% male childcare leave utilization rate. The company received an A rating (the highest rating) from CDP Climate Change, an AA rating from MSCI ESG Rating, and continued to be included in the FTSE4Good Index. ESG indicators (safety, CO2 reduction, external ESG evaluation) have been incorporated into executive compensation.
Last updated: March 24, 2026