KATO SANGYO CO., LTD.
9869・Prime Market・Wholesale Trade
Governance
The Board of Directors is composed of 8 members in total, comprising 5 internal directors and 3 outside directors (outside director ratio of 37.5%). The company has adopted an Audit & Supervisory Board system, with 2 of the 4 auditors being outside auditors. A voluntary Governance Committee, in which independent outside officers hold a majority, has been established to handle nomination and compensation functions, ensuring the independence and objectivity of the Board of Directors. An executive officer system separates decision-making from business execution.
Risk Management
A permanent Crisis Management Committee, chaired by the Head of the Sales Division, manages business risks such as natural disasters and food-related incidents. In the event of a major crisis, a response headquarters headed by the President and Executive Officer is promptly established. The Compliance Committee, Internal Control Committee, and Internal Audit Office work together to provide multi-layered oversight of legal compliance, the appropriateness of financial reporting, and asset protection. The company has also formulated a BCP and conducts regular drills.
Shareholder Returns
The interim dividend for FY2026 (ending September 2026) is ¥80 per share (an increase from ¥70 in the same period last year), with the full-year forecast at ¥160 per share annually (an increase from ¥140 in the previous fiscal year). Share buybacks totaling 620,000 shares (¥3,920 million) have already been completed based on a resolution of the Board of Directors.
Dividend Policy
Dividends are paid twice a year: an interim dividend (resolved by the Board of Directors) and a year-end dividend (resolved by the general shareholders' meeting). The interim dividend for FY2026 (ending September 2026) is ¥80 per share (versus ¥70 in the same period last year), and the full-year forecast is ¥160 per share annually (versus ¥140 in the previous fiscal year). The year-end dividend forecast is ¥80. No revision has been made to the earnings forecast.
ESG
Identified four materiality themes: "decarbonization," "food loss & waste," "resource circulation," and "empowerment of diverse human capital." The Sustainability Committee, an advisory body to the Board of Directors (meets 4 times per year, reports to the Board twice a year), oversees the promotion structure. FY2025 results included a 19.3% reduction in CO₂ emissions versus FY2021 (2030 target: 30% reduction), a 100% male childcare leave uptake rate, and a 100% plastics recycling rate (stretch film and PP bands). The ratio of female managers stood at 2.4% (2030 target: 4%). Climate change risks and opportunities were also analyzed using the TCFD framework.
Last updated: December 22, 2025