NS Solutions Corporation
2327・Prime Market・Information & Communication
Governance
The company has adopted the structure of a company with an audit and supervisory committee, with 6 of its 11 directors being independent outside directors (outside director ratio of approximately 55%). To ensure transparency in officer appointments and compensation, it has established the "Officer Appointment and Compensation Committee," in which independent outside directors hold a majority, and transactions with the parent company are deliberated by the "Parent Company Transactions Deliberation Committee," composed entirely of independent outside directors.
Risk Management
The company has built an autonomous internal control system based on the three lines of defense concept, with each business division conducting risk assessment and management using risk assessment sheets. The Internal Control & Audit Department performs internal audits and reports the results to the Board of Directors. In addition, a system has been established whereby, in the event of a serious incident, a "Crisis Response Headquarters" headed by the President is convened.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is a profit-linked dividend targeting a consolidated payout ratio of around 50%. For FY2025 (fiscal year ended March 2026), an annual dividend of ¥85.0 (interim ¥40.0, year-end ¥45.0; total dividends of ¥15,553 million) was implemented. The forecast for FY2026 is an annual dividend of ¥87.0. No share buyback was implemented.
Dividend Policy
The company places emphasis on profit distribution in line with consolidated results, targeting a consolidated payout ratio of around 50%. Results for FY2025 (fiscal year ended March 2026) were an annual dividend of ¥85.0 (interim ¥40.0, year-end ¥45.0; total dividends of ¥15,553 million, payout ratio of 50.4%), an increase of ¥11.0 from the prior fiscal year (FY2024). The forecast for FY2026 (fiscal year ending March 2027) is an annual dividend of ¥87.0 (interim ¥43.5, year-end ¥43.5; forecast payout ratio of 50.4%).
ESG
The company has established a Sustainability Committee chaired by the President and Representative Director, defining five materiality issues including "Solving social issues through IT," "Creating opportunities for diverse talent to thrive," and "Reducing environmental impact," and manages progress through KPIs. Regarding GHG emissions (Scope 1+2), the company is pursuing an annual reduction plan of 3.3% toward a target of halving emissions by FY2030, and has achieved concrete results in the human capital and DE&I fields, including 115 female managers, a male childcare leave utilization rate of 110%, and certification as an Excellent Health and Productivity Management Corporation (White 500).
Last updated: June 15, 2026