CROPS CORPORATION
9428・Standard Market・Information & Communication
Governance
As a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, the board comprises 6 directors (excluding Audit and Supervisory Committee members) and 4 Audit and Supervisory Committee members (all outside directors), for a total of 10. The Board of Directors meets 17 to 18 times per year, and the Internal Audit Office, the Audit and Supervisory Committee, and the accounting auditor (KPMG AZSA LLC) conduct a three-way audit.
Risk Management
A risk management framework has been established based on the Risk Management Regulations, with the officer in charge of the General Affairs Department serving as the Chief Risk Management Officer and each department head serving as a Risk Management Officer. The Internal Audit Office audits the risk management status of each department, and a monthly Compliance Committee meeting is held to conduct comprehensive risk management, including sustainability risk.
Shareholder Returns
Year-end dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) was increased to ¥29 per share (total of ¥274 million, payout ratio 29.6%). The dividend policy was revised, with ¥32 per share forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027). No share buyback has been confirmed.
Dividend Policy
The company implements dividends based on performance, aiming for stable, continuous dividends while securing internal reserves to strengthen its financial position and prepare for future business development. The basic policy is a single year-end dividend, determined by resolution of the Board of Directors. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), based on the revised dividend policy, the dividend is ¥29 per share (total of ¥274 million, payout ratio 29.6%, net asset dividend ratio 2.1%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), a dividend of ¥32 per share (payout ratio 16.3%) is forecast.
ESG
Positioning human capital as its greatest asset, the company promotes talent development initiatives such as tiered training programs, a side-job system, and coaching. It discloses a female manager ratio of 12.3% and a male childcare leave usage rate of 77.8%, and has obtained certification as an
Last updated: June 18, 2026