I X Knowledge Incorporated
9753・Standard Market・Information & Communication
Governance
As a company with a Board of Corporate Auditors, the company has established a Board of Directors composed of 6 directors (of which 2 are outside directors), and separates oversight and business execution through an executive officer system. It has established a Governance Committee and a voluntary Nomination and Compensation Committee to strengthen independence and transparency.
Risk Management
With the Internal Control Promotion Committee at the top, four subordinate bodies—the Compliance and Risk Management Committee, the Information Processing Committee, the Personal Information Protection Committee, and the Information Security Committee—share responsibility for risk management. The company has built a multi-layered risk management framework through the acquisition of Privacy Mark certification, the development of information security operation manuals, and the introduction of a compliance hotline system.
Shareholder Returns
The basic policy is to pay stable and continuous dividends, with a year-end dividend paid once annually. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the dividend is ¥50 per share (ordinary dividend of ¥45 plus special dividend of ¥5, payout ratio of 27.9%). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), a dividend of ¥50 per share is forecast (payout ratio of 29.6%). Share buybacks can be implemented flexibly based on a board resolution.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to pay stable and continuous dividends, determined by comprehensively considering financial condition, business performance, and other factors. The company's basic approach is to pay a year-end dividend once annually, though interim dividends are also permitted under the articles of incorporation. The FY2026 (ending March 2026) actual dividend is ¥50 per share (ordinary dividend of ¥45 plus special dividend of ¥5, total dividends of ¥478 million, payout ratio of 27.9%). The FY2027 (ending March 2027) forecast dividend is ¥50 per share (payout ratio of 29.6%).
ESG
The company established the "IKI SDGs Declaration" in 2021, pursuing ESG initiatives built on three pillars: "global-standard environmental measures," "contribution to a society that values diversity," and "governance-focused management." In April 2025, it set up a Sustainability Promotion Committee, and completed the identification of GHG emissions scope as part of its climate change response. Regarding human capital, it disclosed a female manager ratio of 8.4% (target: 11.0%), a male childcare leave uptake rate of 90.9% (target: 85.0%, already exceeded), and an engagement score of 52.0% (target: 60.0%), and aims for a 6.6% net increase in employee headcount by FY2028 (ending March 2028).
Last updated: June 24, 2026