THE SHIMIZU BANK,LTD.
8364・Prime Market・Banks
Governance
The company has adopted the structure of a Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, with a Board of Directors composed of 15 directors (including 6 outside directors). It has established a Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee, ensuring the independence and objectivity of the Board of Directors through a structure in which independent outside directors hold a majority.
Risk Management
Based on the "Integrated Risk Management Regulations," the bank designates a responsible department for each risk category, with the Risk Management Office of the General Planning Division overseeing risk management for the entire bank. It has established a self-improvement cycle through the formulation of an annual "Risk Management Plan" and regular reporting to the Board of Directors and Management Committee.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is stable dividends, with an annual dividend for the current fiscal year (FY2025, ended March 2025) of ¥60 per share (interim ¥30 + year-end ¥30). No numerical target for the dividend payout ratio is disclosed. The articles of incorporation stipulate that share buybacks can be executed flexibly by resolution of the Board of Directors.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pursue stable earnings while promoting sound management, and to provide stable dividends to shareholders. Retained earnings are utilized to strengthen capital adequacy and reinforce the management foundation. The annual dividend for the current fiscal year is ¥60 per share (interim ¥30 + year-end ¥30). Interim dividends may be implemented by resolution of the Board of Directors (record date of September 30 each year).
ESG
With carbon neutrality targeted for FY2030, the company achieved an 89.6% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions in FY2025 compared to FY2013. Cumulative sustainable investment and loans from FY2021 to FY2025 totaled ¥154.1 billion (against a 10-year target of ¥300.0 billion), and human capital metrics are also disclosed, including a 35.5% share of women among regular employees.
Last updated: June 16, 2026