THE TOHOKU BANK,LTD.
8349・Standard Market・Banks
Governance
The company operates as a Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, with a Board of Directors composed of 11 directors (including 5 outside directors, all of whom are independent officers). It has established a Nomination and Compensation Committee as a voluntary advisory body to the Board of Directors, with independent outside directors constituting a majority of the committee members and serving as chairperson.
Risk Management
Based on the concept of integrated risk management, quantified risks are managed by the ALM Committee, while other risks have a clearly designated department in charge for each category. Specialized committees such as the Compliance Committee and the AML/CFT Committee have been established, and a framework is in place whereby important matters are submitted to and reported to the Board of Directors.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is "continuation of stable dividends." The FY2025 (ending March 2026) common stock dividend is ¥50 per share (interim ¥25 + year-end ¥25), unchanged from the previous fiscal year. The payout ratio is 28.3%. The same dividend amount is planned for FY2026.
Dividend Policy
In light of the public nature of the banking business, the company strives to enhance internal reserves while maintaining "continuation of stable dividends" as its basic policy. The FY2025 (ending March 2026) common stock dividend is ¥50 per share (interim ¥25, year-end ¥25), with total dividends of ¥473 million and a payout ratio of 28.3%. Dividends on Class 1 preferred shares are paid in accordance with the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and the terms of issuance (¥5.75 per share for FY2025, with total dividends of ¥23 million). For FY2026 (ending March 2027), the company plans a common stock dividend of ¥50 per share (interim ¥25, year-end ¥25) and a Class 1 preferred share dividend of ¥5.75 per share.
ESG
Climate change risk disclosures are made in line with TCFD recommendations, based on the "Sustainability Policy" formulated in March 2023. The company has set a target of reducing CO2 emissions by 46% by FY2030 (versus FY2013 levels), and progress is on track, with a 39.4% reduction achieved in FY2025. In terms of human capital, the company has achieved a female manager ratio of 24.9% (against a target of 27% or higher) and a 100% male employee childcare leave utilization rate. The company has also established an investment and loan policy that, in principle, prohibits investment and financing related to coal-fired power generation and inhumane weapons, among others.
Last updated: June 19, 2026