Frequently Asked Questions

1. Company Management

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What specific business activities does NSSOL engage in?

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We are an ICT company providing consulting, system integration and IT services.
We create value by using our technology and expertise to solve social issues alongside our customers.

We offer a one-stop service for information systems, from consulting, planning and design to development, operation and maintenance.
For more information, please see the “Solutions Overview” section.

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What are NSSOL’s strengths?

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Our most distinctive feature is that we derive our systems development and operation experience from Nippon Steel, one of the world’s largest steel manufacturers. The steel industry requires that production be managed under extremely strict conditions, such as continuous 24/7 operation and integrated optimization of multiple processes. Through more than 50 years of planning, developing, and operating IT solutions to meet these high-level requirements, we have amassed experience and technology that no other company can match. These can be characterized by the following four key points.

  • (1) [Operations] Extensive operational knowledge covering a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, and finance
  • (2) [IT] Advanced systems engineering expertise to provide integrated software development, IT infrastructure construction, operation and maintenance
  • (3) [Offense] An attitude of always seeking cutting-edge solutions from a customer perspective and aiming to capitalize on them
  • (4) [Defense] Pursuit of high-quality, high-productivity development, operation, and services through thorough standardization and process improvement

Moreover, as customers’ business environments become more complex and sophisticated, and IT grows ever more important, there is a need for “high-level human resources” who can identify the key aspects of the issues faced by customers and contribute to increasing the value of their businesses. In addition to possessing many of these high-level personnel, we are also committed to training future generations.

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What is NSSOL’s business philosophy?

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We have established the following corporate philosophy to establish a leading position in Japan’s information services industry and contribute to building a prosperous society through sustainable business growth and high profitability.

Creation, Reliability, Growth
As professionals in information technology, NSSOL will continue to build relationships of trust with our customers and grow alongside them by creating true value, thereby contributing to the development of society.

Please see below for the NSSOL Philosophy Structure, which takes Purpose as its starting point.

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What is NSSOL’s approach to dividend policy?

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We believe it is important to maintain and enhance our competitive edge and to increase our corporate value into the future.
NSSOL’s basic policy for distributing profits is to pay appropriate and stable dividends to shareholders and to secure internal reserves for investment in business growth and to prepare for business risks.
In terms of dividends, we aim for a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 50%, placing an emphasis on returning profits to shareholders in line with consolidated business performance.

2. Shares Administration

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Where should I carry out various procedures involving shares, such as transfer of ownership, etc.?

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Please refer to the “Guide to Share Procedures” section.

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How many shares make up a trading unit?

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NSSOL has adopted a share unit system, whereby each trading unit consists of 100 shares.

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Is there a shareholder benefits scheme?

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NSSOL has introduced a shareholder benefits scheme. Please see the “Shareholder Benefits” section for details.

3. Business Performance

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When does NSSOL’s fiscal year end?

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March 31 (the first half of the fiscal year ends on September 30).

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Do you have any materials for analyst briefings?

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What are the future prospects for NSSOL’s business performance?

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Please refer to the financial results summary or the financial results briefing materials available in the “Financial Results Briefings” section.

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When does NSSOL announce financial results?

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Please refer to the “IR Calendar” section.

4. Other

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What is NSSOL’s parent company?

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NSSOL’s parent company is Nippon Steel Corporation.
Nippon Steel holds 63.4% of the voting rights in NSSOL.

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What is NSSOL’s relationship with its parent company?

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NSSOL is entrusted with the overall planning, design, development, and operation of Nippon Steel’s information systems, helping to rationalize the company’s production, logistics, sales, and purchasing processes and enhance its competitiveness. As such, it occupies an important position as a core company in the Nippon Steel Group’s information services business.
Sales to Nippon Steel account for about 20% of NSSOL’s consolidated net sales.

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Where is NSSOL listed and what is its stock code?

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NSSOL is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. Its securities code is 2327.

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When was NSSOL listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange?

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NSSOL was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 11, 2002.

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When was NSSOL founded?

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NSSOL was founded in October 1980 as Nippon Steel Computer System Corp. It was then renamed Nippon Steel Information and Communication Systems Inc. (ENICOM) in April 1988, and in April 2001, the company took over Nippon Steel Corporation’s electronics and information and telecommunications businesses and integrated them into a new entity, becoming NS Solutions Corporation (NSSOL). On October 1, 2012, following the merger that led to the creation of Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metals, NSSOL’s Japanese trade name was changed. This was changed again in April 2019 with the creation of Nippon Steel, but the English name remains NS Solutions Corporation.