Answers to frequently asked questions.
Regarding the process of becoming a stock listed company.
- When did Sanyo Chemical first become listed?
- In May 1968, the company was listed on the second section of the Osaka Securities Exchange and the Kyoto Stock Exchange, In October 1973, it was listed on the second section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Following that, in September 1978 it was listed in the first section of both the Tokyo and Osaka exchanges.
The Kyoto Stock Exchange was abolished at the end of February 2001, and the Osaka Securities Exchange was integrated into the Tokyo Stock Exchange in July 2013.
- What is your Securities Code?
- 4471
- How do I receive dividends?
Where can I carry out procedures for how I receive my dividends, request purchases/additional purchases of shares less than one unit, or change my address? - Please contact your agent directly.
Requests will be handled by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited. Click here for specific procedures.
- How can I sell shares managed in a special account?
- Please contact your agent directly.
Requests will be handled by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited. Click here for specific procedures.
- Can I claim dividends that were not received within the normal delivery period?
- If it is within 3 years from the initial payment date, you can receive your dividends by making a request to Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd.
About the company
- When was the company established?
- The company was established on November 1, 1949, as Sanyo Oil & Fat Industrial Co., Ltd., It later changed its name to the current Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. in June 1963.
For our corporate history, please click here
- What is the origin of the company name “SANYO”?
- Our predecessor company was Sanyo Oil & Fat Co., Ltd., founded in March 1943 with investment from Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Toyo Rayon Co., Ltd. (now Toray Industries, Inc.). The name “Sanyo” was derived by combining “San” (三) from Mitsui and “Yo” (洋) from Toyo Rayon. The company subsequently inherited this name and was launched as Sanyo Oil & Fat Industrial Co., Ltd.,
- What are the branches and affiliated companies that make up your domestic and overseas operations?
- Click here for information on branches and here for information on our affiliates.
Financial Results and Performance
- How can I find out about your most recent results and performance?
- Please click here for our latest performance trends. Financial statements and reports (to shareholders) are posted on this website as well.
Click here for summaries of our financial accounts, and here for reports (to our shareholders).
- When do you settle/close company accounts and hold your general meeting of shareholders?
- Accounts are settled on March 31. Our annual general meeting of shareholders is held every year in June.