EIDAI KAKO CO.,LTD.
7877・Standard Market・Chemicals
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee (transitioned in June 2019). Two outside directors (all serving as members of the Audit and Supervisory Committee) have been appointed to strengthen the Board of Directors' oversight function and enhance transparency. A voluntary advisory committee has been established to ensure objectivity and transparency in director compensation and candidate selection.
Risk Management
The company has established a Risk Management Committee, which each fiscal year identifies risks, sets priority issues, and promotes countermeasures. During the fiscal year under review, the committee met seven times, focusing on cybersecurity risk and response to the revised Act against Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds, Etc. to Subcontractors as priority issues.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), a dividend of ¥70 per share (ordinary dividend only) will be paid, with total dividends of ¥86 million and a payout ratio of 26.4%. A dividend of ¥70 is also forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027). During the period, the company acquired ¥127,548 thousand of treasury stock, increasing the treasury stock balance to ¥359,429 thousand.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to maintain stable, continuous dividends and appropriate profit distribution while securing the internal reserves necessary for active business development and strengthening the financial structure. Dividends of surplus are, in principle, paid once a year as a year-end dividend, though an interim dividend is also permitted under the Articles of Incorporation. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the ordinary dividend is ¥70.00 per share (total dividends of ¥86 million, payout ratio of 26.4%). A dividend of ¥70.00 is also forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) (expected payout ratio of 24.6%). Note that in the previous period (FY2025, ended March 2025), the dividend consisted of an ordinary dividend of ¥50.00 plus a commemorative dividend of ¥10.00 for the 70th term, totaling ¥60.00.
ESG
On the environmental front, the company is working on reducing CO2 emissions, reducing waste, and properly managing chemical substances. In terms of human capital, it has set targets of 20% for the ratio of female managers (actual: 15.9%) and 30% for the ratio of female employees company-wide (actual: 28.9%), and is promoting DEI initiatives and health-oriented management (healthcare leave, lunch dialogue sessions, etc.).
Last updated: June 25, 2026