Global Information, Inc.
4171・Standard Market・Information & Communication
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee. The Board of Directors consists of 7 directors (3 executive directors and 4 Audit and Supervisory Committee members), and all 4 Audit and Supervisory Committee members are independent outside directors. The outside director ratio on the Board is 4/7 (approximately 57.1%). The company has established a Nomination and Compensation Committee (a voluntary advisory body), with the majority of its members composed of independent officers. During the fiscal year under review, the Board of Directors met 14 times, with all directors attending every meeting.
Risk Management
Established Risk Management Regulations, appointing a director responsible for risk management and setting up a risk management supervisory division. A system has been put in place to immediately establish a response headquarters, headed by the President and Representative Director, in the event of a management crisis. The company has developed Compliance Regulations, Internal Whistleblowing Regulations (with an external attorney contact point), Information Security Management Regulations, and Personal Information Handling Regulations, working with external experts to prevent risks in advance and detect them early. The Sustainability Committee (established May 2024, meeting quarterly) identifies, evaluates, and manages the priority of sustainability-related risks.
Shareholder Returns
The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is ¥52.0 per share (interim ¥26.0, year-end ¥26.0), a decrease from the previous fiscal year's actual ¥60.0. No revision to earnings forecasts. No mention of share buybacks.
Dividend Policy
The dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is an interim dividend of ¥26.0 and a year-end dividend of ¥26.0, totaling ¥52.0 per share for the year (the previous fiscal year's actual results were an interim dividend of ¥30.0 and a year-end dividend of ¥30.0, totaling ¥60.0 for the year). There is no revision from the most recently announced dividend forecast.
ESG
In May 2024, the company established a Sustainability Committee (held quarterly) to promote ESG management. It positions human capital as its most important management resource, promoting diverse talent utilization and flexible work styles regardless of age, gender, or nationality. The proportion of women in managerial positions is 46.2%, and the gender wage gap across all workers is 64.6% (female/male ratio). Specific numerical targets have not yet been set at this time, but the company aims to contribute to a sustainable society and enhance corporate value through continuous efforts.
Last updated: March 25, 2026