NOVA SYSTEM CO.,LTD.
5257・Standard Market・Information & Communication
Governance
Company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. Composed of 7 directors (2 outside directors, outside director ratio of approximately 28.6%) and 3 corporate auditors (2 outside). Voluntary nomination and compensation committees have been established, along with a Risk Compliance Committee and Strategy Meetings. The Board of Directors met 17 times per year, with all members maintaining a high attendance rate.
Risk Management
The Risk Compliance Committee meets four times per year, with all directors and all auditors participating, to conduct periodic risk reviews and confirm the status of legal compliance. Management of sustainability-related risks is operated in an integrated manner with the company-wide risk management framework. In the event of an unforeseen incident, a framework is in place to coordinate with external specialist organizations such as retained legal counsel to minimize the extent of damage.
Shareholder Returns
The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is ¥105 per share (year-end lump-sum payment), maintaining the same level as the previous fiscal year's actual results. The second-quarter-end dividend is planned to be ¥0, with a year-end dividend of ¥105. No change has been made to the dividend forecast.
Dividend Policy
The company implements dividends with a target payout ratio of 30% as a guideline, aiming not to fall below this level. The basic policy is a single year-end dividend payment once per year, though interim dividends are also permitted under the Articles of Incorporation. Internal reserves are allocated to strengthening the financial structure and expanding business. The annual dividend forecast for FY2026 (ending December 2026) is ¥105 per share (¥0 at second-quarter-end, ¥105 at year-end), unchanged from the most recently announced forecast.
ESG
Positions human capital as the foundation of management resources, working on ensuring diversity, tiered training programs, flexible working arrangements, and promoting work-life balance. Results for the fiscal year under review achieved key KPI targets, including a male childcare leave utilization rate of 66.7% (target: over 30%) and a paid leave utilization rate of 70.0% (target: over 63.2%). The number of female managers was 2, falling short of the target (3 or more). No specific disclosures regarding climate change were identified.
Last updated: March 25, 2026