CNS Co.,Ltd.
4076・Growth Market・Information & Communication
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee (transitioned in August 2022). As of the filing date of the annual securities report, the Board of Directors consists of 8 members, including 3 outside directors (outside director ratio of 37.5%). Two of the outside directors hold certified public tax accountant qualifications and provide oversight from a specialized financial accounting perspective. No nomination committee or compensation committee has been confirmed to be established.
Risk Management
The Risk Management and Compliance Committee, chaired by the Representative Director and President, meets at least once per quarter to discuss company-wide risks. The company has established Risk Management Regulations and put in place a system for obtaining advice from external experts such as lawyers and certified public accountants. The Sustainability Committee monitors the seven materiality items and provides regular reports to the Board of Directors.
Shareholder Returns
Under a progressive dividend policy targeting a payout ratio of around 30%, the company implemented for FY2026 (ending May 2026) a regular dividend of ¥55 plus a special dividend of ¥6, totaling ¥61 per share (payout ratio 30.0%). For FY2027 (ending May 2027), a dividend of ¥70 per share (same payout ratio of 30.0%) is forecast. There has been no track record of share buybacks.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is a progressive dividend approach, targeting a payout ratio of 30% or more and increasing dividends in line with profit growth. Dividends are paid once annually as a year-end lump-sum payment. For FY2026 (ending May 2026), the company implemented a regular dividend of ¥55 plus a special dividend of ¥6, totaling ¥61 per share (payout ratio 30.0%, total dividends of ¥177 million). For FY2027 (ending May 2027), a dividend of ¥70 per share (payout ratio 30.0%) is forecast. Note that for FY2025 (ending May 2025), the dividend consisted of a regular dividend of ¥49 plus a commemorative dividend of ¥26 for the company's 40th anniversary, totaling ¥75 (payout ratio 51.0%).
ESG
The company holds a monthly Sustainability Committee meeting chaired by the Representative Director and President, managing seven materiality items including climate change and human capital. For GHG emissions, the company targets a 46% reduction by FY2030 compared to FY2019 (SBT net-zero criteria), with progress exceeding annual targets each year. In human capital, the company plans to invest ¥180 million in mid-career hiring-related initiatives in FY2026, strengthening acquisition of highly skilled professionals in the ERP and generative AI domains. Targets include 50 or more female technical staff, a male childcare leave uptake rate of 10% or higher, and maintaining a female childcare leave uptake rate of 100%.
Last updated: August 27, 2025