FUKUDA DENSHI CO., LTD.
6960・Standard Market・Electric Appliances
Governance
The Board of Directors consists of 10 members in total, comprising 5 internal directors and 5 independent outside directors (outside director ratio of 50%), and the company has a Board of Corporate Auditors. It has established a Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee (a majority of whose members are independent outside directors), and also holds regular meetings of the Compliance and Risk Management Committee, chaired by the President and Representative Director.
Risk Management
Based on the "Basic Policy on Internal Control Systems," the Company regularly convenes the Compliance & Risk Management Committee (a total of 9 meetings held in FY2025) to prevent, detect, and respond to business risks. A framework has been established whereby the Sustainability Committee manages sustainability-related risks in coordination with the Compliance & Risk Management Committee.
Shareholder Returns
Annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥230 per share (interim ¥90 + year-end ¥140), with a payout ratio of 33.7%. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) also maintains ¥230. During the period, the company acquired treasury stock worth ¥12,434 million, significantly strengthening shareholder returns.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to continue stable profit distribution, with dividends paid twice a year (interim and year-end). The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥230 per share (interim ¥90 + year-end ¥140, including a total special dividend of ¥85), with total dividends of ¥6,319 million and a payout ratio of 33.7%. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is an annual dividend of ¥230 (interim ¥115 + year-end ¥115, including a total special dividend of ¥70), with an expected payout ratio of 35.1%.
ESG
The company addresses ESG issues primarily through the Sustainability Committee established in FY2024, focusing on human capital diversity, development, and work-style reform. During the fiscal year under review, the company achieved a female manager ratio of 7.0% (target: 10% or higher), a male childcare leave uptake rate of 76.5% (target: 50% or higher), and a training participation rate of 98.8% (target: 100%). The company obtained
Last updated: June 26, 2026