ZUKEN INC.
6947・Prime Market・Electric Appliances
Governance
The company is a company with a board of corporate auditors. The board of directors consists of 5 directors (2 outside directors), and the board of corporate auditors consists of 3 auditors (2 outside auditors). A voluntary nomination and compensation committee composed entirely of outside directors has been established to ensure objectivity and transparency in the decision-making process.
Risk Management
Reports the progress of sustainability projects to the Board of Directors, establishing a system in which the Board oversees and approves activity policies and initiatives. The company has established a compliance framework, conducts internal audits on a regular basis, and appropriately performs risk assessments and reviews.
Shareholder Returns
Annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥200, consisting of an ordinary dividend of ¥100 plus a commemorative dividend of ¥100 for the company's 50th anniversary (payout ratio 79.0%, DOE 10.5%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the ordinary dividend is planned to increase by ¥50 to an annual total of ¥150. During the fiscal year under review, the company acquired ¥3,000 million of treasury shares.
Dividend Policy
The dividend amount is determined with a target DOE of 5.0% or higher relative to consolidated shareholders' equity, with dividends paid twice a year: an interim dividend (record date September 30) and a year-end dividend. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend is ¥200, comprising an ordinary dividend of ¥100 plus a commemorative dividend of ¥100 for the company's 50th anniversary (interim ¥50, year-end ¥150, payout ratio 79.0%, DOE 10.5%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the ordinary dividend is planned to increase by ¥50 to an annual total of ¥150 (interim ¥75, year-end ¥75).
ESG
The company recognizes that its business purpose itself is closely related to sustainability, and has identified three material issues: "Contribution to sustainable manufacturing through engineering IT," "Expansion of human capital," and "Establishment of agile and sound governance." In the fiscal year under review, the ratio of female hires reached approximately 34.5% (against a target of 25%), the male childcare leave utilization rate reached 70.0%, and the company is promoting human capital development initiatives such as next-generation leadership training.
Last updated: June 19, 2026