Uematsu Shokai Co.,Ltd.
9914・Standard Market・Wholesale Trade
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee (transitioned in 2016). The board consists of 7 directors (including 3 Audit and Supervisory Committee members), with 2 independent outside directors (including 1 certified public accountant). The Board of Directors meets in principle at least once every three months, and business progress is managed through weekly executive meetings. No nomination committee or compensation committee has been established.
Risk Management
The company designates its monthly Management Meeting as the central body overseeing risk management, continuously deliberating and monitoring business risks. Sustainability-related risks are discussed by the SDGs Committee and the Administration Department, which report to the Management Meeting. Credit management is conducted in accordance with internal regulations and approval rules, and a system to exclude anti-social forces has also been established.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is to maintain stable dividends, with dividends of surplus implemented flexibly by resolution of the Board of Directors. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the dividend is ¥32.50 per share (total dividends of ¥72 million, payout ratio of 58.7%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the same amount of ¥32.50 per share is planned. No share buybacks were conducted.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to strive for stable dividends with a view to maintaining and enhancing shareholder returns, with decisions made taking into account internal reserves (strengthening the financial structure and growth investments) from a long-term perspective. Dividends of surplus are implemented flexibly by resolution of the Board of Directors (Article 40 of the Articles of Incorporation). Recent results: ¥32.50 per share for FY2025 (ended March 2025) (payout ratio of 84.5%), ¥32.50 per share for FY2026 (ending March 2026) (payout ratio of 58.7%). The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is ¥32.50 per share (payout ratio of 64.1%).
ESG
The company obtained ISO14001 certification in 2006 and established an Environmental Committee. It set up an SDGs Committee in 2022 and issued an SDGs Declaration in April 2023. CO2 emissions (electricity and fuel oil) are treated as a key indicator and disclosed monthly on the company website, though no specific reduction targets have been set. For human resource development, the company has established OJT and training programs, and works to improve the workplace environment through measures such as a fully merit-based system and enhanced paid leave. The proportion of women in management positions is 6.7%, the male childcare leave take-up rate is 100%, and the gender pay gap (all workers) is 82.7%.
Last updated: June 18, 2026