Signpost Corporation
3996・Standard Market・Information & Communication
Governance
Company with Board of Corporate Auditors. Composed of 7 directors (including 3 outside directors, outside ratio approximately 43%) and 3 corporate auditors (including 2 outside corporate auditors). A voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee (chaired by an outside director) has been established, along with an executive officer system, management meetings, a risk management committee, and a compliance promotion committee. The Board of Directors meets 17 times per year, with an attendance rate generally at a high level.
Risk Management
The company has established a framework centered on the Board of Directors and the Risk Management Committee (Chairman: Managing Director Yuichi Nishijima) to achieve early detection and prevention of risks. The Quality Management Department (internal audit), which reports directly to the President, periodically evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls as a whole, and coordination is carried out through the three-way audit collaboration among the Audit & Supervisory Board Members and the audit corporation. Material issues, including sustainability risks, are reported to the Board of Directors on a regular basis.
Shareholder Returns
For FY2027 (ending February 2027), a commemorative dividend of ¥5 per share is planned at fiscal year-end to mark the company's 20th anniversary (annual dividend of ¥5). The resumption of ordinary dividends is also under consideration, taking into account profitability and financial condition. There is no mention of specific share buyback results.
Dividend Policy
The company recognizes returning profits to shareholders as an important management priority, and its policy is to pay dividends based on a comprehensive assessment of internal reserve requirements, financial condition, and business performance. For FY2027 (ending February 2027), to commemorate its 20th anniversary on March 1, 2027, and to express gratitude to shareholders, the company plans to pay a commemorative dividend of ¥5 per share (year-end dividend), resulting in an annual dividend of ¥5. The resumption of ordinary dividends is also under consideration, taking into account profitability and financial condition, among other factors.
ESG
The company has formulated its Basic Policy for Sustainability Promotion based on its founding philosophy of "playing a role in creating a prosperous society for our grandchildren's generation." It positions the strengthening of human capital as its most important initiative, and under its three-year plan for the fiscal periods ending February 2025 through February 2027, it is working on promoting diversity, obtaining certification as an Excellent Health Management Corporation, and improving employee engagement, among other initiatives. It has achieved a female ratio in management positions of 8.2%, a male childcare leave take-up rate of 100%, and a health checkup participation rate of 100%. The company's policy is not to set quantitative KPI targets until the fiscal period ending February 2027.
Last updated: May 28, 2026