MITSUBISHI PENCIL COMPANY,LIMITED
7976・Prime Market・Other Products
Governance
Adopts an audit & supervisory board system, with the Board of Directors comprising 9 members (4 outside directors, an outside ratio of approximately 44%). Director terms are 1 year, and an executive officer system has been introduced to separate supervision from business execution. A Nomination and Compensation Committee (with outside directors holding a majority and outside audit & supervisory board members also participating) has been established to ensure objectivity and transparency.
Risk Management
The company has established a Risk Management Committee chaired by the Representative Director, which identifies, analyzes, evaluates, and formulates response policies for risks at Risk Management Meetings held at least once a year. It has also put in place monitoring by the Internal Audit Department and a helpline system to conduct risk management across the entire group.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending December 2026), the annual dividend forecast is ¥55.0 per share (interim ¥27.5, year-end ¥27.5), an increase of ¥3.0 from the previous fiscal year. Each installment includes a special dividend of ¥1 and a commemorative dividend of ¥1 for the company's 140th anniversary. The company continues to target a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 40%. No new disclosure regarding share buybacks.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to continue progressive dividends, with a target consolidated dividend payout ratio of 40%. Dividends from surplus are paid twice a year, at the interim and year-end. The annual dividend for FY2025 (ending December 2025) was ¥52.0 per share (interim ¥26.0, year-end ¥26.0, each including a special dividend of ¥1). The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is ¥55.0 per share (interim ¥27.5, year-end ¥27.5), with each installment including a special dividend of ¥1 and a commemorative dividend of ¥1 for the company's 140th anniversary.
ESG
The company conducted climate change scenario analysis (+2°C/+4°C) based on TCFD recommendations, and has set targets of a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 and a 100% reduction by 2050. In terms of human capital, it has set a target of 15% for the proportion of women in managerial positions by 2030, and has achieved a male childcare leave uptake rate exceeding 80%. The company is implementing multifaceted ESG initiatives, including diversity promotion, formulation of a human rights policy, and engagement surveys.
Last updated: March 23, 2026