Niigata kotsu Co., Ltd.
9017・Standard Market・Land Transportation
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors comprises 8 members (2 of whom are outside directors), and the Board of Corporate Auditors comprises 3 members (2 of whom are outside corporate auditors). A Nomination Advisory Committee has been established, with outside directors constituting a majority to ensure independence and objectivity.
Risk Management
The Internal Control Committee, composed of full-time directors, oversees risk management for the entire group, with the General Affairs Department managing group-wide risk and the Management Administration Office managing risk at each group company. The Internal Audit Office conducts regular audits and reporting, and also establishes compliance manuals and provides education and training.
Shareholder Returns
The company's basic policy is a performance-linked dividend that takes into account business performance, the operating environment, and capital expenditures. The year-end dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥10 per share (total dividends of ¥38 million, payout ratio of 3.3%). A dividend of ¥10 per share is also planned for FY2027 (ending March 2027). A small amount of treasury stock was repurchased (¥125 thousand in the current fiscal year).
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to allocate profits in line with business performance, taking into account the business environment and capital expenditures, in order to achieve sustainable growth of the company based on performance trends. Dividends are paid once a year (year-end). The year-end dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥10 per share (total dividends of ¥38 million, payout ratio of 3.3%, dividend on equity ratio of 0.2%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), a dividend of ¥10 per share is planned (forecast payout ratio of 6.4%).
ESG
The company has established "Contributing to a sustainable society through safe and secure services" as its basic sustainability policy, working on CO2 reduction through the introduction of EV buses and FC buses and the switch to LED lighting, as well as promoting transportation safety management. In terms of human capital, it has set goals including tiered training programs, health-oriented management, and the promotion of women's active participation in the workplace (a female manager ratio of 10% or more and a childcare leave utilization rate of 60% or more by March 2031).
Last updated: June 24, 2026