KEIYO GAS CO., LTD.
9539・Standard Market・Electric Power & Gas
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors consists of 7 directors (including 2 outside directors, all of whom are independent officers), and an executive officer system has been introduced to separate management/supervision from business execution. A Nomination and Compensation Committee, composed of a majority of independent outside directors, has been established to ensure transparency in the appointment/dismissal of officers and determination of compensation. The Board of Directors meets 12 times per year, with all directors attending every meeting.
Risk Management
When formulating management plans, the company comprehensively evaluates various risks, including sustainability-related risks, and determines countermeasures. For material risks, a management structure has been established with the President, executive officers with titles, and each division head serving as the ultimate person in charge, while other risks are managed through internal regulations and manuals. An internal audit department reporting directly to the President regularly audits legal compliance and the appropriateness of business operations, and a Compliance Committee and internal whistleblowing hotline have also been established.
Shareholder Returns
Progressive dividend policy as the basic policy; for FY2026 (ending December 2026), an ordinary dividend of ¥22 plus a commemorative dividend of ¥4, totaling an annual dividend of ¥26 (interim ¥13, year-end ¥13), is planned. This maintains the same amount as the previous fiscal year's results. Share buybacks can be conducted flexibly based on provisions in the Articles of Incorporation.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to aim for a progressive dividend while comprehensively considering business performance, financial condition, dividend on equity ratio, and other factors, with dividends paid twice a year (interim and year-end). The forecast for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is an ordinary dividend of ¥22 plus a commemorative dividend of ¥4, totaling ¥26 per share annually (interim ¥13, year-end ¥13). The previous fiscal year's results (FY2025, ending December 2025) were the same annual total of ¥26 (interim ¥13 = ordinary dividend ¥11 + commemorative dividend ¥2; year-end ¥13 = ordinary dividend ¥11 + commemorative dividend ¥2). There has been no revision to the dividend forecast since the most recent announcement.
ESG
Formulated the "Carbon Neutral Challenge 2050," setting FY2030 targets of 800,000 tons of CO2 reduction contribution, 300,000 kW of carbon-free power handling volume, and a 5% carbon neutrality rate for city gas sales. Received the highest rating (five stars) in both the City Gas and Electricity categories under the Energy-Saving Communication Ranking System for four consecutive years. In terms of human capital, based on the "Human Capital Strategy 2025," the company has set targets including a female managerial ratio of 10% or more (FY2030 target; currently 6.3%) and a male childcare leave uptake rate of 87% (FY2025 actual), and is working to promote diversity, health management, and enhanced employee engagement.
Last updated: March 25, 2026