ALPS ALPINE CO., LTD.
6770・Prime Market・Electric Appliances
Governance
As a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, the Board of Directors consists of 11 directors (including 6 independent outside directors), with independent outside directors holding a majority. The company has established a voluntary Nomination Advisory Committee and Compensation Advisory Committee, both chaired by an outside director and with outside directors holding a majority in each.
Risk Management
With the Head of ESG & Legal Division serving as the Chief Risk Management Officer, the company has established a company-wide risk management framework based on risk management regulations and a risk map. Through regular reporting to the Sustainability Committee and the Board of Directors, key risks such as climate change, geopolitical risk, and supply chain risk are identified, assessed, and monitored.
Shareholder Returns
Continuing the shareholder return policy targeting a DOE of approximately 3%. The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥62 per share (interim ¥30, year-end ¥32), with a payout ratio of 46.0%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an annual dividend of ¥64 (interim ¥32, year-end ¥32) is planned. During the fiscal year under review, share buybacks of ¥20,003 million were carried out.
Dividend Policy
A medium- to long-term stable and continuous return policy targeting a DOE (dividend on equity ratio) of approximately 3% (to be applied in principle for four years starting FY2024, with a review planned at the timing of the Medium-Term Management Plan 2030 starting in FY2028). The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥62 per share (interim ¥30, year-end ¥32), with total dividends of ¥12,281 million and a payout ratio of 46.0%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an annual dividend of ¥64 (interim ¥32, year-end ¥32) is planned. Regarding share buybacks, decisions will be made comprehensively, taking into account comparisons with other investment opportunities, capital efficiency, and financial condition.
ESG
Under its commitment to the TCFD, the company has designated climate change adaptation and mitigation as materiality issues, targeting a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 (SBT-certified) and net-zero GHG emissions across the entire value chain by FY2050. In terms of human capital, the company is promoting improvements in employee engagement and expanding human capital development expenses, and has established a framework linking ESG evaluation indicators to executive compensation (restricted stock).
Last updated: June 18, 2026