SHOWA SHINKU CO., LTD.
6384・Standard Market・Machinery
Governance
The Board of Directors is composed of 9 members (of which 3 are outside directors), and the company is structured as a company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Representative Director, Chairman and Executive Officer serves as chairman, and 17 meetings were held during the fiscal year under review. The company has established a Risk & Compliance Committee and an Internal Audit Office reporting directly to the Chairman, thereby maintaining its internal control and compliance framework.
Risk Management
Risks are classified into six categories—management, financial, information, compliance, operational, and disaster risks—and the Risk Management Subcommittee of the Risk & Compliance Committee, chaired by the Representative Director, Executive Officer and President, meets at least twice a year to identify, assess, and consider mitigation measures for risks. Climate-related risks are also managed within this same framework.
Shareholder Returns
Dividend per share for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥70 (total dividends of ¥435 million, payout ratio of 49.8%). A dividend of ¥70 is also forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) (payout ratio of 77.2%). Share buybacks may be implemented based on a resolution of the Board of Directors.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay dividends from surplus once a year (year-end dividend), with the year-end dividend determined by resolution of the general meeting of shareholders and the interim dividend determined by resolution of the Board of Directors. The dividend per share for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥70 (total dividends of ¥435 million, consolidated payout ratio of 49.8%, dividend on equity ratio of 3.6%). A dividend of ¥70 per share is also forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) (payout ratio of 77.2%).
ESG
The company operates ISO14001 under the slogan "The Beautiful Earth Forever," and has set GHG emissions targets for Scope 1 and 2 of a 40% reduction by 2030 (versus 2020) and net zero by 2050. On the human capital side, it has achieved a 100% childcare leave take-up rate for both women and men, and promotes talent development combining OJT and OFF-JT along with support for diverse working styles.
Last updated: June 25, 2026