Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
8306・Prime Market・Banks
Governance
As a company with a nomination committee, etc., the Board of Directors (16 members, with 9 outside directors constituting a majority) separates execution and oversight, and has established a Nomination and Governance Committee, a Compensation Committee, an Audit Committee, and a Risk Committee. As a G-SIB, the company has built a governance framework that is readily understandable to overseas stakeholders.
Risk Management
Under the Risk Appetite Framework, the company implements integrated risk management centered on three methodologies: the capital allocation system, stress testing, and top risk management. Climate change risk and IT risk (including cybersecurity) are designated as top risks, and a framework has been established in which the Risk Committee, chaired by an outside director, makes recommendations to the Board of Directors.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy targets a payout ratio of approximately 40%, aiming for stable and sustained growth in dividends per share. The FY2025 annual dividend was ¥86.0 per share (interim ¥35.0 + year-end ¥51.0). The FY2026 forecast is an annual dividend of ¥96.0 (interim ¥48.0 + year-end ¥48.0). Share buybacks of ¥500,061 million were carried out.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy targets a payout ratio of approximately 40%, with a focus on stable and sustained growth in dividends per share driven by profit growth. Dividends are paid twice a year (interim and year-end). The FY2025 annual dividend was ¥86.0 per share (interim ¥35.0, year-end ¥51.0), with a payout ratio of 40.3%. The FY2026 forecast is an annual dividend of ¥96.0 (interim ¥48.0, year-end ¥48.0), with a forecast payout ratio of 40.1%. Share buybacks are conducted flexibly, taking into account business performance, capital conditions, growth investment opportunities, and share price, and ¥500,061 million was repurchased during the fiscal year.
ESG
Based on the carbon neutrality declaration announced in 2021, the company has set targets of net-zero GHG emissions from its own operations by 2030 and net-zero investment and loan portfolio by 2050, promoting the expansion of sustainable finance and transition support. ESG indicators such as GHG reduction, employee engagement, and the ratio of female managers have been incorporated into executive compensation, and preparations for compliance with SSBJ standards are also underway.
Last updated: June 24, 2026