OZU CORPORATION
7487・Standard Market・Wholesale Trade
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. As of the filing date of the Annual Securities Report, the Board of Directors consists of 8 directors (including 3 outside directors, all of whom are independent officers), with an outside director ratio of 37.5%. An executive officer system was introduced in June 2023 to separate oversight from business execution. The company has established a voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee (chaired by an outside director, with outside officers comprising the majority) and an ESG Committee. Following approval at the ordinary general meeting of shareholders scheduled for August 27, 2025, the Board of Directors is expected to consist of 7 directors (including 3 outside directors).
Risk Management
Under the leadership of the ESG Committee, chaired by the President and Executive Officer, the company has established a risk management framework centered on the CSR Team. This includes the establishment of crisis management regulations and response manuals, ongoing risk monitoring, and monitoring by the Internal Audit Office. In the event of a significant incident, a response headquarters headed by the President and Executive Officer is set up. Regular reports are also made to the Board of Directors.
Shareholder Returns
The year-end dividend for FY2026 (ending May 2026) is ¥30 per share (ordinary dividend of ¥27 plus a commemorative dividend of ¥3 for the 30th anniversary of listing), with total dividends of ¥252 million and a payout ratio of 41.3%. The forecast for FY2027 (ending May 2027) is ¥27 (ordinary dividend only), with a projected payout ratio of 51.6%. There is a track record of treasury stock disposal.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to provide stable long-term profit distribution, aiming to increase dividends and avoid reductions unless events with a significant impact on business performance occur. For FY2026 (ending May 2026), a commemorative dividend of ¥3 for the 30th anniversary of listing (over-the-counter registration) was added to the ordinary dividend of ¥27, resulting in a year-end dividend of ¥30 (total ¥30). The forecast for FY2027 (ending May 2027) is an ordinary dividend of ¥27 (total ¥27), with a projected payout ratio of 51.6%. The basic policy is to pay dividends once a year at year-end, without interim dividends.
ESG
The company has established an ESG Committee (CSR Team, Sustainability Team) chaired by the President and Executive Officer, promoting compliance, environmental protection, human rights, labor environment, and climate change response. Its flagship product "Bemcot" is an environmentally friendly product supporting biodegradability and marine biodegradability. In terms of human capital, a new personnel system was introduced in June 2025, establishing an evaluation system based on roles and performance, extended retirement age, and a work-from-home system. The target for the ratio of female managers is 30% or more by the end of May 2034 (currently 5.9%), and the target for the annual paid leave utilization rate is 90% or more every year (currently 81.0%).
Last updated: August 25, 2025