Yokohama Maruuo Co., Ltd.
8045・Standard Market・Wholesale Trade
Governance
The company operates under a Board of Corporate Auditors system (7 directors, 2 of whom are outside directors). It has established a Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee, with the chairperson and a majority of members being independent outside directors. An executive officer system has also been introduced to accelerate decision-making and clarify accountability.
Risk Management
The company has adopted a risk management framework in which information and proposals from each department are reviewed and addressed by the management executive committee. When formulating the medium-term management plan, sustainability-related risks and opportunities are identified and evaluated, primarily by full-time directors, and the entire group works together to address them.
Shareholder Returns
Basic policy is progressive dividends targeting a consolidated DOE of 1.2%, with flexible share buybacks also implemented. Dividend per share for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥34 (interim ¥15 + year-end ¥19, payout ratio 34.6%). FY2027 (ending March 2027) is also planned at ¥34 (interim ¥17 + year-end ¥17).
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to implement stable and continuous progressive dividends targeting a consolidated DOE (Dividend on Equity ratio) of 1.2%. Dividends are paid twice a year, as an interim dividend and a year-end dividend. Share buybacks are also implemented flexibly, taking into account capital efficiency and market conditions. Actual dividend per share for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥34 (interim ¥15 + year-end ¥19), and the forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is ¥34 per share (interim ¥17 + year-end ¥17).
ESG
The company positions the depletion of marine resources as its most significant business risk, and is promoting sustainable fishery initiatives such as the commercialization of underutilized and low-utilization fish species, the release of juvenile fish, food education activities, and participation in the Kanagawa Umigyo (Kanagawa Marine Industry) project. On the human capital side, the company promotes respect for diversity, work-style reform, and health management, and has set numerical targets such as reducing overtime hours (target: 15 hours/month) and increasing paid leave usage (target: 15 days/year).
Last updated: June 22, 2026