Shimadzu Corporation
7701・Prime Market・Precision Instruments
Governance
As a company with a Board of Corporate Auditors, the company has established a Board of Directors (meeting once a month), a Nomination and Compensation Committee, an Executive Officers' Meeting (meeting three times a month), and a Board of Corporate Auditors (meeting once a month). The Board of Directors comprises internal directors and multiple outside directors, while independent outside directors hold a majority on the Nomination and Compensation Committee and also serve as its chair.
Risk Management
Under the Shimadzu Group Risk Management Basic Regulations, important risk management matters are deliberated at the Risk and Ethics Committee, chaired by the President. The company has established a system that integrates risk management, compliance, internal control, and monitoring, with continuous verification and evaluation conducted through three lines of defense: business divisions, administrative divisions, and audit divisions.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is to maintain a payout ratio of 30% or higher; the annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥69 per share (interim ¥27 + year-end ¥42), with a payout ratio of 33.0%. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is an annual dividend of ¥70 (interim ¥27 + year-end ¥43). Share buybacks for the current period were minor at ¥5 million.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to maintain a payout ratio of 30% or higher and to provide continuous returns to shareholders, determined by comprehensively considering earnings and cash flow conditions. Dividends are paid twice a year: an interim dividend (resolved by the Board of Directors) and a year-end dividend (resolved at the General Meeting of Shareholders). Retained earnings are prioritized for growth investment in the social value creation domain and for strengthening the foundation related to human resources, development, manufacturing, and DX, while ensuring financial soundness. The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥69 (up ¥3 year on year), with total dividends of ¥19,941 million and a payout ratio of 33.0%. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is an annual dividend of ¥70.
ESG
Under the "Shimadzu Group Sustainability Charter," the company is advancing multifaceted ESG initiatives, including climate change response (targeting an 85% or greater reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 versus FY2017 levels, SBT certification, and RE100 membership), human capital strengthening (targeting a 15% ratio of female managers on a consolidated basis by FY2030, selection as a Health & Productivity Stock 2026, and certification in the White 500 for 10 consecutive years), and supply chain human rights due diligence (100% implementation rate of CSR self-assessments).
Last updated: June 23, 2026