VALQUA,LTD.
7995・Prime Market・Chemicals
Governance
As a company with a Board of Corporate Auditors, the company has up to 7 directors and up to 4 corporate auditors, and has introduced an executive officer system to separate decision-making from business execution. In December 2023, a Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee (with a majority of independent outside directors) was established, and management oversight has been strengthened through the appointment of multiple outside directors and outside corporate auditors.
Risk Management
A risk management framework based on the 'Crisis Management Regulations' has been established, under which the Risk Management Committee regularly identifies a variety of risks, including geopolitical risks, and reports them to the Managing Directors' Meeting and the Board of Directors. The effectiveness of the BCP manual formulated in 2020 is verified through regular drills conducted with the assistance of external experts. The company is also strengthening financial and accounting controls and improving the effectiveness of internal audits in response to misconduct by a former employee.
Shareholder Returns
The company sets a target 'total shareholder return ratio' (combined dividends and share buybacks) of 50%, and pays dividends twice a year (interim and year-end). For the current fiscal year, an annual dividend of ¥150 per share is planned (¥75 interim, ¥75 year-end), with the consolidated dividend payout ratio expected to be 56.4%.
Dividend Policy
The company sets a target of 50% for the 'shareholder return ratio,' defined as the ratio of total shareholder returns (combined dividends and share buybacks) to profit attributable to owners of parent, and implements shareholder returns taking into account the need for capital expenditure and R&D investment as well as preparedness for changes in the business environment. The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year, an interim dividend and a year-end dividend, with the interim dividend determined by resolution of the Board of Directors and the year-end dividend determined by resolution of the General Meeting of Shareholders.
ESG
The company supports the TCFD recommendations and has conducted scenario analysis under two scenarios (1.5°C and 4°C), setting a greenhouse gas reduction target of a 1% year-on-year decrease in revenue-based emissions intensity (t-CO2/¥ million). In terms of human capital, the company discloses a female manager ratio target of 15% (target for March 2027, actual 13.3%) and a male childcare leave take-up rate of 91.7%, and is focusing on DE&I promotion, well-being management, and human rights due diligence as key initiatives.
Last updated: June 16, 2026