HIGASHI HOLDINGS CO.,LTD.
9029・Standard Market・Land Transportation
Governance
Adopts a company with nomination committee, etc. structure, with 6 outside directors (5 independent officers) among 10 total directors. All three committees—Nomination, Audit, and Compensation—have outside directors holding a majority of seats, with an independent outside director serving as chairperson of each, establishing a sophisticated oversight framework.
Risk Management
The Compliance & Risk Management Committee, chaired by the President, meets twice a year to develop a legal compliance framework and identify and resolve risks across the company, including sustainability-related risks. Matters deliberated are reported to the Board of Directors, and a framework has been established to identify climate change risk as a material risk and periodically review it.
Shareholder Returns
The dividend per share for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥60 (an increase from ¥42 in the prior period), with a payout ratio of 30.1%. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is ¥62. The final-year target of the Medium-Term Management Plan 2028 has been raised to ¥66 per share (upgraded from the original ¥57), with a payout ratio target of 30% or higher. There was no share buyback performed during the current period.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to continue stable dividends to shareholders while retaining internal reserves to strengthen the company's financial position and support future business development. The FY2026 (ending March 2026) dividend is ¥60 per share (total dividends of ¥784 million), with a payout ratio of 30.1%. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is ¥62 per share (payout ratio of 30.1%). The final-year target of the Medium-Term Management Plan 2028 has been raised to ¥66 per share (upgraded from the original ¥57), with a payout ratio target of 30% or higher.
ESG
The company discloses climate-related information based on TCFD recommendations, targeting a reduction of Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions intensity by 20% or more by FY2030 (compared to FY2023) and carbon neutrality by FY2050. In terms of human capital, it has set quantitative targets such as a 10% ratio of female managers, a 75% male childcare leave uptake rate, and a turnover rate of 11% or lower, and is promoting multifaceted ESG management, including expanding human rights due diligence across the supply chain.
Last updated: June 5, 2026