NS UNITED KAIUN KAISHA, LTD.
9110・Prime Market・Marine Transportation
Governance
The company has a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors consists of 9 directors (5 internal, 4 outside; 4 independent outside), with an outside director ratio of approximately 44%. It has established a Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee chaired by an independent outside director, ensuring the independence and objectivity of the Board of Directors.
Risk Management
Based on the Risk Management Regulations, the Internal Control and Compliance Committee reviews the risk item list annually and reports to the Board of Directors. Large-scale investments are subject to prior cross-functional deliberation by the Investment and Loan Committee, and sustainability-related risks are also managed in an integrated manner together with company-wide risks.
Shareholder Returns
Payout ratio target of 30% as basic policy; for FY2026 (ending March 2026), full-year dividend of ¥310 (interim ¥105, year-end ¥205), total dividends of ¥7,305 million, payout ratio of 30.3%. FY2027 (ending March 2027) forecast full-year dividend of ¥295 (interim ¥145, year-end ¥150). Share buyback is minor (¥1 million).
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to continue to return profits to shareholders in accordance with business performance, based on a target consolidated payout ratio of 30%, while securing the internal reserves necessary to respond to changes in the business environment and achieve stable future corporate growth.
ESG
The company has set targets to reduce annual GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, promoting investment in methanol dual-fuel vessels and ammonia-fueled vessels. It conducts scenario analysis in line with the TCFD recommendations, and is also strengthening its human capital and social initiatives, including human rights due diligence, DE&I, and certification as an Excellent Health Management Corporation.
Last updated: June 23, 2026