Azbil Corporation
6845・Prime Market・Electric Appliances
Governance
As a company with a Nomination Committee, etc., the company has elected 10 directors (including 7 independent outside directors, a ratio of 70%), and an independent outside director serves as chairman of the Board of Directors. All three statutory committees—Nomination, Audit, and Compensation—are chaired by independent outside directors, achieving a clear separation of oversight and execution.
Risk Management
Based on the 'azbil Group Risk Management Regulations,' the company operates a PDCA cycle in which risks are comprehensively identified and assessed through the semi-annual 'azbil Group Comprehensive Risk Committee' and the quarterly 'azbil Group CSR Promotion Meeting,' with material risks reported to the Board of Directors. Climate change, cyberattacks, geopolitical risk, and other areas are designated as priority management targets, and BCP measures have also been established.
Shareholder Returns
Continuing a dividend increase policy focused on DOE. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the year-end dividend has been revised upward by ¥6 to an annual total of ¥32 (DOE 6.7%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an ordinary dividend of ¥38 plus a commemorative dividend of ¥12, totaling an annual ¥50 (projected DOE 10.7%), is planned. In addition, a share buyback of up to ¥20,000 million and 32.00 million shares has been resolved.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy focuses on DOE (dividend on equity ratio), aiming for "stability and long-term improvement of that level." Dividends have been increased every year since fiscal 2015. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the year-end dividend has been revised upward by ¥6 from the original plan (annual ¥26) to an annual ¥32 (interim ¥13 + year-end ¥19, DOE 6.7%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the ordinary dividend will be increased by ¥6 to an annual ¥38 (interim ¥19 + year-end ¥19), and in addition, a commemorative dividend of ¥12 to mark the company's 120th anniversary is planned at the interim stage, bringing the total annual dividend to ¥50 (projected DOE 10.7%). The dividend payout ratio was 42.2% (actual) for FY2026 (ending March 2026) and is forecast at 72.0% for FY2027 (ending March 2027).
ESG
In climate change response, the company endorses the TCFD and TNFD recommendations, setting SBTi-certified targets of a 60% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions by FY2030 (versus FY2017) and net zero by 2050, with FY2024 results achieving a 55% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions. In human capital, the company is strengthening its "Health and Happiness Management," DEI promotion, and talent development through the Azbil Academy, setting a target of 10% or more for the ratio of female managers by FY2030 (FY2025 actual: 7.4%). The company also conducts human rights due diligence across its entire supply chain, and established a new Sustainability Management Division in April 2026 to strengthen its promotion structure.
Last updated: June 19, 2026