Company related question
Where are Kuraray shares listed?
On the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Osaka Securities Exchange (trading began at both exchanges in 1933)
What is Kuraray's securities code?
Our securities code is 3405. Our industrial category on the Tokyo Stock Exchange is "Chemicals."
When was Kuraray founded?
Kuraray was founded on June 24, 1926 and celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2006.
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How many people are employed at Kuraray?
The current number of Kuraray employees can be found on page 11 of the Fact Book
We would like to know more about Kuraray's business.
To access Kuraray's business description please view:
We would like to know more about Kuraray's CSR activities?
Please check the CSR page of the Kuraray website
Questions regarding Shares
How many share trading units are available?
500 shares
Positioning efforts to invigorate the circulation of its shares while broadening its shareholder base as key management priorities, Kuraray Co., Ltd. recognizes the reduction of its share trading unit as an effective initiative.
Based on this policy stance, Kuraray revised its share trading unit from 1,000 to 500 shares effective from April 1, 2004.
Looking ahead, the Company will take into consideration trends in its share price, number of shareholders, liquidity and other factors, as well as the overall expected effect and other outcomes that would result from a reduction of its share trading unit.
Where can stock transaction procedures be undertaken (who is Kuraray's stock transfer agent)?
Regarding stock transaction procedures, Kuraray's stock transfer agent is The Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co. Ltd. Stock Transfer Agency. For more details.
I would like to learn about dividends for this period.
Who are Kuraray's major shareholders?
Questions regarding accounts and results
When is the end of the fiscal year (financial year)?
The fiscal year is from April 1 in any given year to March 31 of the following year; however, for a portion of Kuraray's overseas subsidiaries the fiscal year is from January to December.
Where can we find information about recent performance?
We would like to know more about Kuraray's policy concerning shareholder returns (dividends)
Kuraray's dividend policy can be found here
We would like to know more about Kuraray's long-term strategy and vision
The Medium-Term Business Plan can be found here
Product related question
What is Kuraray's most competitive business?
