KOKEN LTD.
7963・Standard Market・Other Products
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors consists of 8 members (including 1 outside director, who is an independent officer), and the Board of Corporate Auditors consists of 4 members (including 2 outside corporate auditors, who are independent officers). An executive officer system has been introduced to separate decision-making from business execution. No nomination committee or compensation committee has been established.
Risk Management
The officer in charge of internal controls oversees risk management for the entire group. The heads of each of the five divisions share risk information in daily meetings, and 5 business audits, 25 quality assurance audits, and 7 safety, health and environmental audits were conducted. An internal reporting system called the
Shareholder Returns
The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is ¥35 per share (paid in a lump sum at fiscal year-end, ordinary dividend only). This represents a decrease from the prior fiscal year's actual dividend of ¥50 (ordinary dividend of ¥35 plus special dividend of ¥15). Under the Articles of Incorporation, share buybacks may be conducted by resolution of the Board of Directors.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to maintain and enhance stable dividends, with the dividend amount determined by comprehensively considering business performance, business development, earnings, and financial condition. The actual dividend for FY2025 (ended December 2025) was ¥50 per share (ordinary dividend of ¥35 plus special dividend of ¥15). The forecast for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is ¥35 per share (paid in a lump sum at fiscal year-end, with ¥0 for the second-quarter-end dividend).
ESG
Positions the "Clean, Health & Safety" business itself as sustainability. In human capital, the company operates its proprietary personnel system "HOPES" and a meister system, targeting a female hiring ratio of 30% or more and a paid leave utilization rate of 60% or more. FY2025 results were a female hiring ratio of 20.8% (target not achieved) and a paid leave utilization rate of 69.9% (target achieved). The proportion of women in management positions was 6.3%, and the male childcare leave utilization rate was 75.0%. No quantitative disclosure regarding climate change is confirmed in the securities report.
Last updated: March 25, 2026