NorthSand, Inc.
446A・Growth Market・Services
NorthSand, Inc.
446A・Growth Market・Services
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. Composed of 5 directors (of whom 1 is an outside director) and 3 corporate auditors (of whom 2 are outside corporate auditors). The Board of Directors met 21 times during the fiscal year under review, with full attendance. A voluntary compensation committee has been established, with an outside director participating. No nomination committee has been established. The Representative Director and President (Tomohiro Maeda) is a controlling shareholder holding a majority of voting rights.
Risk Management
Based on the "Risk Management Regulations," the Company has established a Risk Management Committee, chaired by the officer in charge of the Corporate Headquarters, which meets once per quarter. After identifying and evaluating risks, the committee examines countermeasures involving avoidance, mitigation, transfer, or acceptance, and conducts monitoring. A Compliance Committee (chaired by the Representative Director and President) has also been established as a body directly under the Board of Directors to promote legal compliance. The Internal Audit Office (one chief and four staff members) conducts periodic audits covering all departments and reports the results to the Representative Director and President and to the Board of Directors.
Shareholder Returns
Dividends to commence from FY2027 (ending January 2027). Year-end dividend of ¥33.00 (annual total of ¥33.00) is planned. No dividend was paid in the previous period (FY2026, ended January 2026). The articles of incorporation provide for the flexible repurchase of treasury shares.
Dividend Policy
Dividends will commence from FY2027 (ending January 2027), with a planned year-end dividend of ¥33.00 (annual total of ¥33.00). The second-quarter-end dividend is ¥0.00. As a general policy, dividends of surplus are paid as a year-end dividend (once per year), while the articles of incorporation also allow for an interim dividend (once per year). There has been no revision to the most recently announced dividend forecast.
ESG
Positions human capital management as its most critical priority, promoting recruitment, development, and retention initiatives based on the "8RULES" framework. Obtained ISO30414 certification in November 2024. Certified as a "Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2025 (Large Enterprise Category)" in March 2025. Key recent metrics include a turnover rate of 6.6% (fiscal year ended January 2025), an engagement rating of AAA, total employees of 1,602 (as of end-September 2025), and a male-to-female ratio of 73.0% male and 27.0% female. No specific numerical targets or indicators regarding the environment (climate change) have been disclosed at this time.
Last updated: April 28, 2026