Socionext Inc.
6526・Prime Market・Electric Appliances
Governance
As a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, the board consists of 9 directors (including 6 independent outside directors, an outside ratio of approximately 67%), with independent outside directors holding a majority. A Nomination and Compensation Committee (three-quarters of its members are independent outside directors) and a meeting of outside officers have been established to strengthen oversight functions and transparency.
Risk Management
The Management Committee is responsible for business risks, while the Risk & Compliance Committee (held quarterly) handles information security, compliance, disaster, and other risks. Under the company-wide risk management framework, risk assessment, countermeasure planning, and progress confirmation are conducted on a semi-annual basis. Sustainability risks such as climate change and human capital are also incorporated into this framework.
Shareholder Returns
The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥50 per share (interim ¥25 + year-end ¥25), unchanged from the previous fiscal year. The payout ratio is 100.5%, exceeding net income attributable to owners of parent for the period. Share buybacks of ¥5,000 million were conducted. An annual dividend of ¥50 is also planned for FY2027 (ending March 2027) (forecast payout ratio of 87.6%).
Dividend Policy
The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥50 per share (interim ¥25 + year-end ¥25), with total dividends of ¥8,824 million, a consolidated payout ratio of 100.5%, and a dividend-to-net-assets ratio of 6.5%. The forecast annual dividend for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is also ¥50 per share (interim ¥25 + year-end ¥25), with a forecast payout ratio of 87.6%. During the period, share buybacks of ¥5,000 million (2,722,400 shares) were conducted. Cash flow from financing activities mainly reflects dividend payments of ¥8,854 million and share buybacks of ¥5,000 million.
ESG
With a target of GHG carbon neutrality (Scope 1 and 2) by 2050, Scope 1+2 emissions for FY2026 (ending March 2026) were 6,094 t-CO₂ (a reduction of 433 t-CO₂ year on year), and the renewable energy ratio expanded to 18.8%. In terms of human capital, the company focuses on talent development, promoting diversity, and health management, and external evaluations have also improved, including a CDP rating of "B," an EcoVadis Silver Medal, and selection as a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index.
Last updated: June 23, 2026