Sokensha Co.,Ltd.
7413・Standard Market・Wholesale Trade
Governance
As a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, the company has established a Board of Directors (meeting monthly) and a Management Committee (meeting weekly) to promote transparent and fair management. The board consists of 7 directors (including 3 Audit and Supervisory Committee members, 2 of whom are outside directors), and the majority of the Audit and Supervisory Committee members are outside directors.
Risk Management
The company has established a Risk Management Committee and an Internal Control Committee, both chaired by the President, and strives to promptly identify risks and develop a robust management framework through coordination among internal audits, the internal whistleblowing system, retained legal counsel, and the independent auditor (Homori Audit Corporation).
Shareholder Returns
Stable dividends are the basic policy, with dividends paid twice a year. The dividend per share for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥20 (total dividends of ¥13 million, payout ratio of 82.3%), unchanged from the previous period. A dividend of ¥20 per share is also forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027). The company conducted share buybacks (¥223 thousand) during the current period.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to ensure stable and appropriate profit distribution while securing internal reserves for future business development and strengthening the company's financial foundation. Dividends are paid twice a year: an interim dividend (record date: September 30) and a year-end dividend. The dividend per share for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥20 (interim ¥0, year-end ¥20), with total dividends of ¥13 million and a payout ratio of 82.3%. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is also ¥20 per share (forecast payout ratio of 70.0%).
ESG
The company focuses on key sustainability initiatives including environmental consideration (organic and plant-based materials, use of MSC-certified ingredients, eco-friendly packaging usage rate target of 38.5% for FY2026 (ending March 2026) and 50% for FY2029 (ending March 2029)), food waste reduction, and ensuring workforce diversity (equal pay for men and women, full utilization of paid leave by all employees, labor-management council held three times per year).
Last updated: June 26, 2026