Iwaki Board Rejects Activist Dividend Proposal to Preserve Growth Investments

An announcement from Iwaki Co. Ltd. ( (JP:6237) ) is now available.

Iwaki Co., Ltd.’s board has decided to oppose shareholder proposals submitted by Dalton Kizuna (Master) Fund LP ahead of the June 26, 2026 annual general meeting. The proposals call for a higher dividend payout and a change to the articles of incorporation regarding the record date for annual shareholder meetings.

The board rejects the request to raise dividends to 50 percent of earnings per share, which would lift the dividend to 109 yen per share and total payouts to about 2.4 billion yen. Management argues that, under its Medium-term Management Plan 2027, cash must be preserved to fund growth investments, maintain a dividend payout ratio of at least 35 percent with a minimum 70 yen per share, and support flexible responses to technology, regulatory, and market opportunities.

Iwaki also disputes the shareholder’s criticism of its capital efficiency, noting that its return on equity for the year ended March 31, 2026 stood at 12.2 percent, exceeding its 11.1 percent return on invested capital. The company contends that ROE and ROIC serve different purposes and warns that chasing higher ROE through leverage could produce only superficial, short-term gains rather than sustainable value creation.

More about Iwaki Co. Ltd.

Iwaki Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, is a specialized manufacturer with a full lineup of chemical pumps. The company focuses on expanding into growth markets and regions, developing new products, and promoting global procurement, while targeting improved profitability and shareholder returns under its Medium-term Management Plan 2027.

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