Information Planning CO.,LTD.
3712・Standard Market・Information & Communication
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. The Board of Directors is composed of 8 members in total: 5 directors and 3 Audit and Supervisory Committee members (2 of whom are outside directors). A voluntary Compensation Committee has been established, with participation by outside directors (a certified public accountant, an attorney, and a physician). The accounting auditor is Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC. The Board of Directors met 14 times during the fiscal year under review.
Risk Management
Risk management is implemented mainly through business execution reports to the Board of Directors. The Company has established an information security framework through the formulation of a personal information protection policy and in-house training for managers. Internal regulations such as the Data Management Regulations, Security Management Regulations, and Compliance Management Regulations have been established, and a Compliance Promotion Committee (chaired by the Representative Director and President) has been set up. In response to personnel acquisition risk, the Company has established an HR Department and strengthened new graduate and mid-career recruitment.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending September 2026), the company implemented a 5-for-1 stock split of common shares (effective April 1, 2026). The interim dividend was already paid at ¥60 on a post-split basis (equivalent to ¥300 on a pre-split basis). The year-end dividend forecast is ¥12 on a post-split basis (¥60 before considering the split), and the full-year annual dividend is ¥120 before considering the split. Share buybacks continue to be carried out, albeit in small amounts.
Dividend Policy
Policy of continuing stable dividends. For FY2026 (ending September 2026), the company implemented a 5-for-1 stock split of common shares effective April 1, 2026. The interim dividend has already been paid at ¥60 on a post-split basis (payment commenced June 8, 2026). The year-end dividend forecast is ¥12 on a post-split basis (¥60 if the split is not considered), and the annual dividend is ¥120 if the split is not considered. The Articles of Incorporation stipulate that dividends of surplus may be flexibly implemented by resolution of the Board of Directors.
ESG
Positioning human resources as its most important issue, the Company established the HR Department in April 2023 to strengthen recruitment, development, and workplace environment improvement. The proportion of women in management positions stands at 15.7% (with a target of 20% or more by September 2027). CO2 emissions are recognized as minimal at 141 tons/year (1.03 tons/year per employee), and no specific reduction targets have been set. The Company has established diverse working arrangements, including a flextime system and childcare/family care support programs.
Last updated: December 17, 2025