Items stated in the management plan
Partially revisedEach line is the climb from the baseline the document states to the target it sets. The slope is scaled against the largest climb in this document. For metrics expressed as percentages, differences are shown in percentage points (pt).
The policy was changed to improve capital efficiency and further enhance shareholder returns.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Progress against the plan | Partially revised |
| ROE target | 12.5% or higher → 15% or higher |
| Payout ratio / DOE policy | Unless an event has a material impact on performance, the Company will maintain a progressive dividend policy based on either a payout ratio of 40% or higher or a DOE (dividend on equity ratio) of 7% or higher. Applicable from dividends for fiscal 2026 (the fiscal year ending March 2027). |
| Treasury share acquisition policy | The Company will also conduct flexible share buybacks. |
| Key initiatives | Aggressive investment in business growth and human capital, Flexible Share Repurchases |
| Reason for revision or withdrawal | The policy was changed to improve capital efficiency and further enhance shareholder returns. |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The policy was changed to improve capital efficiency and further enhance shareholder returns.