Sockets Inc.
3634・Standard Market・Information & Communication
Governance
As a company with a Board of Corporate Auditors, the Board of Directors consists of 4 directors (2 of whom are outside directors, a 50% outside ratio) and 3 outside corporate auditors. In addition to holding regular monthly meetings, the Board of Directors meets as needed, and the company aims for swift decision-making and information sharing through the Management Execution Committee and the Management Information Committee.
Risk Management
The Company strives for early detection and prevention of risks through the Board of Directors, the Management Executive Committee, and the Risk Management Committee, and has established a compliance framework through the Compliance Committee, a hotline system, and the use of external experts such as retained legal counsel. Information security systems have also been strengthened through the acquisition of Privacy Mark certification.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is to maintain stable, continuous dividends. For the current fiscal year (FY2026, ending March 2026), a year-end dividend of ¥6 per share was implemented (total dividends of ¥14 million, payout ratio of 17.0%). Share buybacks were also conducted (¥6,994 thousand). A year-end dividend of ¥6 per share is also planned for the next fiscal year (FY2027, ending March 2026 [sic]). A new provision for shareholder benefits has been recorded.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to continue stable dividends from a long-term perspective while taking into account business performance and financial position. For the current fiscal year (FY2026, ending March 2026), a year-end dividend of ¥6 per share was implemented (total dividends of ¥14 million, payout ratio of 17.0%, net asset dividend rate of 2.6%). A year-end dividend of ¥6 per share is also planned for the next fiscal year (FY2027, ending March 2026 [sic]) (forecast payout ratio of 26.2%).
ESG
The company positions the social contribution of Kansei AI-powered services as the core of its sustainability strategy, and continues to invest proactively in human capital (FY2025 R&D expenses of ¥49,285 thousand, targeting approximately 25% of revenue). It is advancing initiatives in diversity promotion, respect for human rights, health management, and talent development, and has established internal systems such as a health and safety committee, an occupational physician, and a harassment consultation desk.
Last updated: June 23, 2026