KENSOH CO.,LTD.
7939・Standard Market・Other Products
Governance
In June 2025, the company transitioned from a company with a Board of Corporate Auditors to a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. As of the date of filing of the Annual Securities Report, the Board of Directors consists of 7 members (including 2 outside directors), and the Audit and Supervisory Committee consists of 3 members (including 2 outside directors). The Management Advisory Committee (comprising the Representative Director and President plus 2 outside directors) functions as an advisory body that deliberates on matters such as the appointment and dismissal of directors and their compensation.
Risk Management
Risk information is reported and discussed at monthly management reviews, with each department submitting monthly compliance reports and internal audits (conducted by 7 concurrently-serving staff) performed on a regular basis. Human capital risk (difficulty securing personnel, rising costs, labor management issues) has been identified as a key risk, and a response framework has been established involving monitoring by the Board of Directors and the Audit and Supervisory Committee, together with outside legal counsel.
Shareholder Returns
Continues stable dividends targeting a DOE of 2.5%. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the dividend is planned at ¥22 per share (total dividends of ¥83 million, payout ratio of 40.3%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), a dividend of ¥23 per share (payout ratio of 39.2%) is forecast. A framework enabling share buybacks under the articles of incorporation has been established.
Dividend Policy
Dividend amounts are determined based on a target DOE of 2.5%, taking into account each period's business performance and economic conditions. The company's basic policy is to pay a year-end dividend once annually, with an interim dividend system also stipulated in the articles of incorporation. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the dividend is planned at ¥22 per share (total dividends of ¥83 million, payout ratio of 40.3%). In the previous fiscal year (FY2025, ended March 2025), the dividend was ¥21 per share (total of ¥79 million, payout ratio of 45.3%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), a dividend of ¥23 per share (payout ratio of 39.2%) is forecast.
ESG
The company positions "human capital" as an important management resource, setting employee retention (average years of service 15.3 years → target of 17.0 years or more by end of March 2029, turnover rate 7.3% → target of below 7.0%) and women's advancement (proportion of female employees 30.9% → target of 35.0% or more, gender pay gap 76.8% → target of 78.0% or more) as key sustainability indicators. The male childcare leave uptake rate stands at 75.0%, and a base pay increase resulted in average annual salary rising 6.0% year on year.
Last updated: June 22, 2026