DTS CORPORATION
9682・Prime Market・Information & Communication
Governance
As a company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee, 6 of the 10 directors (60%) are outside directors, and a Nomination and Compensation Committee (chaired by an outside director) has been established. The Board of Directors met 15 times in fiscal 2025 and has introduced an executive officer system that separates the oversight function from the business execution function.
Risk Management
The company has established a Risk Management Committee chaired by the Representative Director and President, which conducts overall risk assessment and formulates and monitors response plans on a company-wide basis. Climate change, human capital, information security, project risk, and other areas are managed through individual committee structures, and risks at group companies are also managed on a consolidated basis.
Shareholder Returns
Targets a payout ratio of 50% or more and a total return ratio of 70% or more during the medium-term management plan period. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), both operating profit and net profit reached record highs, with the year-end dividend raised by ¥2 versus the previous forecast, bringing total annual dividends to ¥5,895 million (payout ratio of 50.7%). As a subsequent event, the company resolved to acquire treasury shares up to a limit of ¥5,000 million.
Dividend Policy
During the medium-term management plan (2025-2027) period, the company targets a payout ratio of 50% or more and a total return ratio of 70% or more, pursuing continued stable dividends alongside flexible capital policy through share buybacks. Dividends are paid twice a year (interim and year-end). FY2026 (ending March 2026) results: interim dividend of ¥60 per share (pre-split basis) plus year-end dividend of ¥22 per share, total dividends of ¥5,895 million, payout ratio of 50.7%. FY2027 (ending March 2027) forecast: annual dividend of ¥38 per share (interim ¥15 + year-end ¥23), payout ratio of 50.7%. Note that a 4-for-1 stock split was implemented effective October 1, 2025.
ESG
The company has identified eight materiality issues based on the GRI Standards, setting targets of net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 (SBT-certified) and a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. In terms of human capital, it has set FY2027 targets of a female manager ratio of 8.5% or higher and an engagement score of 55 or higher, and has obtained certification as an Excellent Health Management Corporation (White 500).
Last updated: June 17, 2026