ASTI CORPORATION
6899・Standard Market・Electric Appliances
Governance
The company is structured as a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, comprising 7 directors (3 of whom are outside directors). It has established a voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee (with outside directors constituting a majority) to strengthen the board's oversight function and enhance governance transparency.
Risk Management
The company has established a Risk Management and Compliance Committee, chaired by the Representative Director and President, which deliberates on and manages business risks—such as climate change, natural disasters, and information security—on a company-wide, cross-functional basis. The results of these deliberations are reported to the Board of Directors, and a framework is in place to receive advice from outside directors.
Shareholder Returns
Pays a year-end dividend once annually. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the dividend is ¥80 per share (total dividends of ¥250 million, payout ratio of 35.1%), a decrease from ¥110 in the previous fiscal year (FY2025, ended March 2025). ¥80 per share is also forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027). A small amount of share buybacks has been conducted.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to maintain an appropriate and stable dividend level over the long term in line with business performance, while also securing the internal reserves necessary to strengthen the financial structure and management foundation. A year-end dividend is paid once annually. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the dividend is ¥80 per share (total dividends of ¥250 million, payout ratio of 35.1%, net asset dividend rate of 1.0%). The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is also ¥80 per share (payout ratio forecast at 35.7%).
ESG
The Hamamatsu Plant is positioned as a "Zero Emission Plant," achieving zero CO2 emissions through solar power generation and renewable energy procurement. In terms of human capital, the company has set targets of 5% for the ratio of foreign national employees and 10% for the ratio of female managers by FY2030 (currently 3.2% and 5.0%, respectively), and is also promoting environmental management based on ISO14001.
Last updated: June 17, 2026