Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha(NYK Line)
9101・Prime Market・Marine Transportation
Governance
The company has adopted the structure of a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, with 6 of 12 directors being independent outside directors (outside director ratio of 50%). The Chairman of the Board serves as chair of the Board of Directors meetings, and the company has established a Nomination Advisory Committee and a Compensation Advisory Committee, both chaired by independent outside directors.
Risk Management
Based on the risk management policy and regulations, the Risk Management Committee, chaired by the President and Representative Director, is convened twice a year to identify and evaluate the most critical risks and important risks. Sustainability risks, including climate change, are identified by the Sustainability Strategy Division and integrated into company-wide risk management, with a system in place to report results to the Board of Directors.
Shareholder Returns
Sets a minimum annual dividend of ¥200 per share, targeting a consolidated payout ratio of 40%. The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥230 (interim ¥115 + year-end ¥115, including a ¥25 commemorative dividend), with a payout ratio of 45.6%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an annual dividend of ¥200 (interim ¥100 + year-end ¥100) is planned. Share buybacks of 28,779,900 shares (equivalent to approximately ¥150.0 billion) were completed and retired by April 30, 2026.
Dividend Policy
Profit allocation is determined by comprehensively considering the business outlook and other factors, targeting a consolidated payout ratio of 40% with a minimum annual dividend of ¥200 per share. Dividends are paid twice a year, as an interim dividend and a year-end dividend. Flexible additional shareholder return measures, including share buybacks, are also implemented after taking into account investment opportunities and the business environment. The year-end dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) totals ¥115, comprising an ordinary dividend of ¥90 and a commemorative dividend of ¥25 for the company's 140th anniversary.
ESG
The company has defined its materiality as "Safety, Environment, and Human Capital," setting targets of a 45% reduction in Scope 1+2 GHG emissions by FY2030 (fiscal year ending March 2031) compared to FY2021 levels (aligned with the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target), and net-zero emissions by FY2050. In terms of human capital, the company has set a target of 30% for the ratio of female managers (FY2030 target), with the FY2025 (ending March 2026) non-consolidated result at 15.4%. The number of serious accidents was zero in both FY2024 and FY2025.
Last updated: June 16, 2026