KNC Laboratories Co., Ltd.
6568・Growth Market・Services
Governance
As a company with a Board of Corporate Auditors, the company employs a dual-check system consisting of the Board of Directors (6 members, of which 2 are outside directors) and the Board of Corporate Auditors (3 members, of which 2 are outside auditors). The Management Committee, Internal Audit Department, and accounting auditor coordinate to ensure management oversight from both internal and external perspectives.
Risk Management
The company has established the "Risk Management and Compliance Regulations," under which risk policies and measures are determined at the Management Committee. Under the environmental management system, prevention of accidents such as fires and leaks, together with environmental preservation, is positioned as the top priority, and risks and opportunities are identified and managed accordingly.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), an interim dividend of ¥16 per share and a year-end dividend of ¥17 per share (total ¥33) were implemented, with a payout ratio of 33.3%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an interim dividend of ¥16 is planned, but the year-end dividend remains undetermined due to uncertainty regarding the impact of the Middle East situation on business performance. A small amount of treasury stock was repurchased (¥44 thousand).
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to continue stable dividend payments while securing internal reserves for future business development and strengthening the company's financial structure. Dividends are paid twice a year (interim and year-end). For FY2026 (ending March 2026), an interim dividend of ¥16 and a year-end dividend of ¥17 (total ¥33, payout ratio of 33.3%) were implemented. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an interim dividend of ¥16 is planned, but the year-end dividend remains undetermined because it is currently difficult to reasonably estimate the impact of the Middle East situation on business performance.
ESG
The company operates an environmental management system based on its environmental policy under the leadership of the President, addressing fire and leak prevention, proper waste disposal, energy conservation, and other initiatives. On the human capital front, a new personnel system will be introduced from the following fiscal year, with targets set for by March 2028 of a 15% female manager ratio, 100% male childcare leave uptake rate, and an average tenure of 12.0 years or more for both men and women.
Last updated: June 23, 2026