CAR MATE MFG. CO., LTD.
7297・Standard Market・Transportation Equipment
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors (1 full-time auditor and 2 outside auditors). Of the 9 directors, 2 are outside directors (Akio Taniguchi and Tomoaki Motohashi), and together with a total of 4 independent outside officers they provide an oversight function. The Board of Directors meets once a month. The company has an audit contract with KPMG AZSA LLC.
Risk Management
Based on the Risk Management Regulations, each department head identifies and evaluates risks and reports to the Board of Directors. The Compliance Promotion Committee promotes activities to reduce risks related to legal compliance, information leakage, health and safety, environmental disaster prevention, etc., while the J-SOX Internal Control Improvement Committee has established a structure to ensure the reliability of financial reporting.
Shareholder Returns
Adopts a dividend policy based primarily on performance. For FY2025 (ending March 2026), a dividend of ¥30 per share (interim ¥15 + year-end ¥15) is planned. The Articles of Incorporation stipulate that share buybacks may be flexibly conducted based on resolutions of the Board of Directors.
Dividend Policy
Dividends are determined based primarily on performance, taking into account the dividend payout ratio, the need to strengthen internal reserves, and future business development. The basic policy is to pay a year-end dividend once a year, and the Articles of Incorporation also allow for an interim dividend to be paid based on a resolution of the Board of Directors. For FY2025 (ending March 2026), a dividend of ¥30 per share (interim dividend of ¥15, year-end dividend of ¥15) is planned.
ESG
The company's management philosophy states a commitment to "contributing to the global environment as an ESG-oriented company," and the Yuki Plant has obtained ISO14001 certification. As part of its climate change response, the company promotes CO2 reduction through SCOPE 1 and 2 monitoring, LED lighting conversion, and switching to low-emission vehicles. In terms of human capital, the company achieved a paid leave utilization rate of 67.4% (target: 50% or higher) and average monthly overtime of 8.2 hours (target: under 10 hours), and has also established systems to support diversity and qualification acquisition.
Last updated: June 25, 2026