Keyware Solutions Inc.
3799・Standard Market・Information & Communication
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. Of the 8 directors, 3 are outside directors (2 independent outside directors); of the 4 corporate auditors, 2 are outside corporate auditors (2 independent outside auditors). The Board of Directors met 13 times during the year, with an attendance rate of 100% for all members. A Nomination and Compensation Committee (composed of outside directors and 4 representative directors) has been established, and a multi-layered governance structure has been built through the executive officer system, Management Council, Business Execution Council, and Group Strategy Council.
Risk Management
The company has established a Risk Management Committee based on its Risk Management Regulations, comprehensively managing risks across nine categories, including business environment, disasters, finance, labor affairs, and legal compliance. The officer in charge of risk management reports the status of countermeasures to the Representative Director, Management Committee, and Board of Directors in a timely manner, and the Internal Audit Department conducts regular audits. Sustainability-related risks are identified and managed by the Sustainability Committee.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend per share is ¥34 (interim ¥17, year-end ¥17), with a payout ratio of 35.4%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the dividend is planned to increase to ¥40 (interim ¥20, year-end ¥20). A new shareholder benefit provision (¥12,546 thousand) has been established, and a shareholder benefit program has been introduced. There has been a disposal of treasury shares.
Dividend Policy
Dividends are implemented based on comprehensive consideration of net income, future business development, and the management environment. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend per share is ¥34 (¥17 at the second quarter-end, ¥17 at year-end; total dividends of ¥284 million; payout ratio of 35.4%). This represents an increase of ¥2 from the previous fiscal year (¥32). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), a dividend of ¥40 (interim ¥20, year-end ¥20) is planned. Dividends of surplus are determined by resolution of the Board of Directors (pursuant to the Articles of Incorporation based on Article 459 of the Companies Act).
ESG
The company has established a Sustainability Committee (meeting twice a year), chaired by the President, to promote ESG activities across seven priority areas including organizational governance, human rights, labor practices, environment, and fair business practices. On the environmental front, the company aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by FY2030 compared to FY2013 levels, and is working on reducing electricity usage, paper consumption, and waste. In terms of human capital, the company has set numerical targets such as maintaining a male childcare leave utilization rate of 20% or higher, increasing paid leave days taken by 10%, and maintaining average monthly overtime hours below 25 hours.
Last updated: June 24, 2026