The Hyakujushi Bank, Ltd.
8386・Prime Market・Banks
Governance
The company has adopted the structure of a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, and the Board of Directors comprises 15 directors (of which 5 are independent outside directors). It has established a voluntary "Nomination and Compensation Governance Council," in which independent outside directors hold a majority, to ensure the objectivity and transparency of governance related to nominations, compensation, and succession planning.
Risk Management
Based on the "Risk Management Basic Regulations," the company has established a dedicated department for each target risk to ensure centralized management. The Risk Management Committee, chaired by the President, conducts regular assessments and monitoring, and the Board of Directors has established a framework to identify "Top Risks" and address them on a priority basis.
Shareholder Returns
Annual dividend per share for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥234 (an increase of ¥89 from ¥145 in the previous period), with a payout ratio of 35.2%. A 1-for-4 stock split will be implemented in April 2026. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an annual dividend of ¥70 on a post-split basis (projected payout ratio of 37.7%) is planned. Under the new medium-term management plan (FY2026–FY2028), the company aims for a payout ratio of 40% or more.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to implement dividends after comprehensively considering the level of retained earnings, profit conditions, the management environment, and other factors, while giving due consideration to stable profit distribution. Under the new medium-term management plan (FY2026–FY2028), the company has set a policy of achieving a payout ratio of 40% or more during the plan period. Effective April 1, 2026, common stock will be split at a ratio of 1 share to 4 shares. The annual dividend per share for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is projected to be ¥70 on a post-split basis (of which ¥35 is the interim dividend).
ESG
The Company supports TCFD and TNFD, and has set a target of achieving carbon neutrality by FY2028 (FY2025 result: 75.6% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to FY2013). The Company has established and monitors progress on KPIs across the areas of climate change, human capital, and regional revitalization, including cumulative sustainable finance executed of ¥313.5 billion, a ratio of female managers of 34.5%, and human capital investment of ¥650 million.
Last updated: June 15, 2026