KU HOLDINGS CO.,LTD.
9856・Standard Market・Retail Trade
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee (pure holding company structure). The Board of Directors comprises 8 members in total: 4 executive directors and 4 Audit and Supervisory Committee members (3 of whom are outside directors). The Board met 14 times during the fiscal year under review. Outside directors are experts in corporate management, finance, and law, ensuring independence.
Risk Management
The company has established a Compliance and Risk Management Committee based on its Risk Management Regulations, with the officer in charge of the General Affairs Department serving as Chief Risk Management Officer to centrally manage company-wide risks. Sustainability-related risks are also addressed by this committee, and a system for prompt response to unforeseen events has been established through Emergency Response Regulations.
Shareholder Returns
Performance-linked dividends targeting a consolidated payout ratio of 30%. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend is ¥58 (interim ¥20 + year-end ¥38), representing a payout ratio of 32.9%. FY2027 (ending March 2027) is also forecast at an annual dividend of ¥58. During the fiscal year under review, the company conducted share buybacks totaling ¥2,107 million.
Dividend Policy
The company targets a consolidated payout ratio of approximately 30% and pays dividends in line with performance. Dividends of surplus are generally paid twice a year, interim and year-end; the interim dividend is resolved by the Board of Directors and the year-end dividend by the General Meeting of Shareholders. Actual results for FY2026 (ending March 2026) were an interim dividend of ¥20 and a year-end dividend of ¥38, for an annual total of ¥58 (payout ratio of 32.9%, total dividends of ¥1,854 million). The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is also an annual dividend of ¥58 (interim ¥20, year-end ¥38, forecast payout ratio of 32.5%).
ESG
As part of its response to climate change, the company is promoting the introduction of LED lighting, EV charging facilities, solar panels, and other measures. Scope 1 + 2 emissions for FY2025 were 8,870 t-CO2 (versus 8,457 t-CO2 in the previous fiscal year). On the human resources front, the company has established regular training programs, an internal job posting system, and childcare/family care support systems, and aims to expand the ratio of female managers (currently 3.5%) and the ratio of female regular employees (currently 20.5%, target of 25% or more).
Last updated: June 24, 2026