KYORITSU CO., LTD.
7795・Standard Market・Other Products
Governance
The company is currently operated as a company with a board of auditors (4 directors, of which 2 are outside directors), but is scheduled to transition to a company with an audit and supervisory committee following the resolution at the 45th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on June 26, 2026. After the transition, the board will consist of 5 directors (of which 3 are outside directors), and the Audit and Supervisory Committee will be composed entirely of 3 outside directors.
Risk Management
In October 2022, the company established a Risk Management Committee chaired by the Head of the Administration Division, promoting the identification of risks across the group and the development of a response framework. A system has been put in place to regularly report material risks, including climate change-related risks, to the Board of Directors.
Shareholder Returns
Annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥8.00 per share (interim ¥4.00 + year-end ¥4.00), an increase of ¥0.50 year-on-year. Payout ratio is 29.1%. The same annual dividend of ¥8.00 is forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027). During the current period, treasury shares were repurchased for ¥309,787 thousand, strengthening shareholder returns.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay stable and continuous dividends, distributed twice a year via interim and year-end dividends. The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥8.00 per share (interim ¥4.00 + year-end ¥4.00), with a payout ratio of 29.1% and a dividend-to-net-assets ratio of 1.9%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an annual dividend of ¥8.00 (payout ratio forecast at 44.8%) is planned. Distributions of surplus are determined by resolution of the Board of Directors.
ESG
The Company manages climate change-related risks and opportunities through the Risk Management Committee and the Management Meeting, and operates circular-economy businesses including 3R promotion, biodegradable plastics manufacturing, material recycling, and RPF fuel manufacturing. In terms of human capital, the Company promotes respect for diversity regardless of gender or nationality, as well as human resource development through diverse educational programs, although quantitative indicators and targets have not yet been established.
Last updated: June 25, 2026