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Management Plan9107Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha,Ltd.Transportation and Logistics

Announced the Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2027–FY2031), AI and Digital Strategy, and Environmental Vision

Formulated a new medium-term management plan covering FY2027 to FY2031, setting targets for FY2031 including ROE, ROIC and net income, and outlining the allocation of funds for investment and shareholder returns. The company also formulated an AI and Digital Strategy and revised its Environmental Vision.

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Items stated in the management plan

Formulated
Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2027–FY2031)Plan period FY2027 to FY2031
Publication date 4 November 2026
Net income for the current fiscal yearNot disclosed → Self-operated business: ¥120 billion plus α
ROENot disclosed → Company-wide: 15% or higher
ROICNot disclosed → Company-wide: 7.5% or higher
Only the target level is shown because the current level for comparison was not provided.
Total investment planInvestment CF (net): ¥900 billion
Investment amount by sectorCategory Investment CF (inflows) / Amount ¥200 billion, Category Investment CF (outflows) / Amount ¥1.1 trillion
Statements about the use of capital
Payout ratio / DOE policyOver the cumulative period of the medium-term management plan, the company plans to pay dividends of ¥120 per share (equivalent to ¥350 billion) and provide flexible shareholder returns of ¥350–450 billion, with the choice of dividends or share repurchases. Numerical targets for the payout ratio and DOE are Not disclosed.The payout ratio is the proportion of profit paid out as dividends, while DOE is the ratio of dividends to net assets.
Treasury share acquisition policyFor the flexible shareholder returns of ¥350–450 billion planned over the cumulative period of the medium-term management plan, the company plans to choose between dividends and share repurchases. Details of the timing and conditions of repurchases are Not disclosed.
Key initiatives
01Strategy
02Target outcome
03Cash allocation (cumulative over the medium-term management plan period)
04AI and Digital Strategy
05Environmental Vision
Segment targetSegment name Self-operated business / Sales target Not disclosed / Profit Target Net income of ¥120 billion plus α (FY2031 target)
Non-financial targetsIndicator GHG emissions (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) / Target value Net zero / Timing 2050, Indicator CO₂ emissions efficiency / Target value 40% improvement versus 2024 / Timing 2035
Reason for revision or withdrawal

The company revised it for the third time since 2021, taking into account changes in environmental issues and social expectations.

Items stated in the management plan
ItemDetails
Plan nameMedium-Term Management Plan (FY2027–FY2031)
Plan periodFY2027 to FY2031
Progress against the planFormulated
Net income targetNot disclosed → Self-operated business: ¥120 billion plus α
ROE targetNot disclosed → Company-wide: 15% or higher
ROIC targetNot disclosed → Company-wide: 7.5% or higher
Payout ratio / DOE policyOver the cumulative period of the medium-term management plan, the company plans to pay dividends of ¥120 per share (equivalent to ¥350 billion) and provide flexible shareholder returns of ¥350–450 billion, with the choice of dividends or share repurchases. Numerical targets for the payout ratio and DOE are Not disclosed.
Treasury share acquisition policyFor the flexible shareholder returns of ¥350–450 billion planned over the cumulative period of the medium-term management plan, the company plans to choose between dividends and share repurchases. Details of the timing and conditions of repurchases are Not disclosed.
Total investment planInvestment CF (net): ¥900 billion
Investment amount by sectorCategory Investment CF (inflows) / Amount ¥200 billion, Category Investment CF (outflows) / Amount ¥1.1 trillion
Segment targetSegment name Self-operated business / Sales target Not disclosed / Profit Target Net income of ¥120 billion plus α (FY2031 target)
Non-financial targetsIndicator GHG emissions (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) / Target value Net zero / Timing 2050, Indicator CO₂ emissions efficiency / Target value 40% improvement versus 2024 / Timing 2035
Key initiativesStrategy, Target outcome, Cash allocation (cumulative over the medium-term management plan period), AI and Digital Strategy, Environmental Vision
Reason for revision or withdrawalThe company revised it for the third time since 2021, taking into account changes in environmental issues and social expectations.
Publication date4 November 2026
Items this document does not state (10)
Sales TargetOperating profit targetOperating profit margin targetCost of capitalSelf-assessment of PBR and share pricePlan assumptionsResults under the previous planSize of the Target MarketRisks identifiedDate of board resolution

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The reasons the company gives

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To expand the business into adjacent areas of maritime transport by leveraging its frontline-driven “integrated operational capabilities,” and to combine businesses and capabilities to enhance the value provided, competitiveness and earnings power. Also, to optimize capital allocation through growth investment and shareholder returns while maintaining financial soundness. The AI and Digital Strategy was formulated to enhance integrated operational capabilities through data and AI, while the Environmental Vision was revised in light of changes in environmental issues and social expectations.

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