HEPHAIST Co., Ltd.
6433・Standard Market・Machinery
Governance
As a company with a Board of Corporate Auditors, the company consists of 5 directors (including 1 outside director) and 3 corporate auditors (including 2 outside corporate auditors). Transparency and prompt decision-making are ensured through monthly Board of Directors meetings, management meetings, and Board of Corporate Auditors meetings.
Risk Management
The company has established the "Risk Management Basic Regulations" and the "Crisis Management Basic Regulations," with the Risk Management and Compliance Committee, chaired by the Representative Director and President, overseeing overall risk management. The Board of Directors has built a structure that bears oversight responsibility for risks and opportunities, including sustainability.
Shareholder Returns
The year-end dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is no dividend (¥0). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an annual dividend of ¥2 per share (year-end ¥2) is planned. Share buybacks can be conducted based on a resolution of the Board of Directors. The provision for shareholder benefits has been significantly reduced (from ¥60,633 thousand to ¥4,687 thousand).
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay dividends while securing internal reserves necessary for future business development and strengthening the company's management structure. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), due to deteriorating business performance, the year-end dividend is ¥0 (annual ¥0), i.e., no dividend. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), a year-end dividend of ¥2 per share (annual ¥2, total ¥13.4 million) is planned.
ESG
On the environmental front, the company is working to reduce CO2 emissions through the introduction of "Eco Action 21," installation of solar power generation equipment, and reuse of RPF (Refuse Paper and Plastic Fuel). On the human capital front, it has achieved a female ratio of 11.1% among managerial positions, a 100% male childcare leave uptake rate, and a foreign worker ratio of 23.7%, and has received Platinum Rank certification as a Saitama Prefecture Diverse Working Practices Company.
Last updated: June 22, 2026