INGS inc.
245A・Growth Market・Retail Trade
Governance
Company with Board of Corporate Auditors. The Board of Directors comprises 7 directors (including 1 outside director), and the Board of Corporate Auditors comprises 3 auditors (all outside auditors). A voluntary Compensation Committee (chaired by an outside director) has been established to strengthen independence and objectivity. No Nomination Committee has been established. During the fiscal year under review, the Board of Directors met 23 times, with all members attending every meeting.
Risk Management
The Company has established the "Risk Management Regulations" and "Compliance Regulations," and holds a Risk and Compliance Committee meeting once a month, chaired by the Director and General Manager of General Affairs. The Committee shares risk assessments and compliance status across departments, and has built a framework to obtain advice from outside experts such as retained attorneys as needed. In the event of a significant loss, an emergency response framework is established, headed by the President and Representative Director as the head of the countermeasure headquarters.
Shareholder Returns
The no-dividend policy will continue for FY2026 (ending August 2026). Second-quarter-end dividend is ¥0, forecast year-end dividend is ¥0, and the annual dividend is ¥0. No mention of share buybacks. The company maintains its policy of allocating retained earnings to business expansion and strengthening its financial foundation.
Dividend Policy
The forecast annual dividend for FY2026 (ending August 2026) is ¥0 (¥0 at second-quarter-end, ¥0 at year-end). The annual dividend for the previous fiscal year (FY2025, ended August 2025) was also ¥0. No revision from the most recently announced dividend forecast.
ESG
The company is advancing sustainability initiatives centered on ensuring diversity and development of human capital. It achieved a 9.8% ratio of female managers (target: 8.0% or higher) and a 100% rate of female childcare leave utilization. The male childcare leave utilization rate stood at 60.0%, falling short of the target (80.0% or higher). Establishment of a governance structure to promote sustainability and formulation of a basic policy are still under consideration. Environmental disclosures such as climate change are not included in the annual securities report.
Last updated: November 27, 2025