Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.
3851・Standard Market・Information & Communication
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors (5 directors, of whom 1 is outside; 3 corporate auditors, of whom 2 are outside). The Board of Directors meets 17 times per year, and management meetings held twice a month facilitate faster decision-making. An Internal Audit Office (1 staff member) reporting directly to the President has been established, forming a three-way audit system.
Risk Management
The company's basic approach to risk management is executive-led risk management by the Board of Directors and directors, aiming to enhance internal control functions through business operations based on various regulations, including the Risk Management Regulations and Compliance Manual, together with strengthened internal audit systems. Regarding sustainability-related risks, the policy is for the Board of Directors to periodically confirm and review them going forward.
Shareholder Returns
Basic policy is to maintain stable dividends, paid twice a year (interim and year-end). The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥5 per share (¥5 year-end, ¥0 interim), with total dividends of ¥25 million. The same annual dividend of ¥5 is forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027). Share buybacks can be implemented flexibly under the company's articles of incorporation.
Dividend Policy
Profit distribution is determined by comprehensively considering business performance, financial condition, future outlook, payout ratio, and other factors. Retained earnings are allocated to securing human resources, game software production costs, system and equipment investment, and new business investment. The Board of Directors decides on the interim dividend, and the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders decides on the year-end dividend, with the basic policy being dividends paid twice a year. The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥5 per share (total dividends of ¥25 million), and the same annual dividend of ¥5 is forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) (payout ratio of 7.6%).
ESG
Recognizes climate change, human rights, working environment, crisis management, etc. as sustainability issues. In human capital, the company has set a target for women to make up half of management positions, and has established regulations to promote the take-up of childcare leave and other benefits. The company also engages in community contribution activities, such as providing IT instruction at elementary and junior high schools, distributing crime-prevention buzzers, and supporting the development of young people. Quantitative disclosure of climate change indicators is not provided.
Last updated: June 26, 2026