Stable and Continuous Shareholder Returns
First written in FY2016. 23 of 37 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
15 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2026Annual dividend: ¥71; forecast dividend for the next fiscal year: ¥75Annual report
「Based on the above policy, a year-end dividend of ¥36 per share is planned for the fiscal year. Together with the interim dividend of ¥35 per share already paid, the annual dividend is expected to be ¥71 per share and DOE 6.1%. As of the filing date of the Annual Securities Report, the dividend forecast for the following fiscal year is ¥75 per share (¥37 interim dividend and ¥38 year-end dividend).」
Based on the 6% DOE target, the Company indicated plans for an annual dividend of ¥71 and DOE of 6.1% for fiscal 2025, and set the dividend forecast for the following fiscal year at ¥75. - FY2026-H1Interim dividend of ¥35 approvedAnnual report
「6 November 2025 Board of Directors Common shares 1,282 35 30 September 2025 8 December 2025 Retained earnings」
The Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥35 per share, totaling ¥1,282 million, with 30 September 2025 as the record date. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「6 November 2024 Board of Directors Common shares 1,641 45 30 September 2024 9 December 2024 Retained earnings」
The Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥45 per share, totaling ¥1,641 million, with 30 September 2024 as the record date. Stable and ongoing shareholder returns continue. - FY2024SoftenedAnnual report
「Under the new shareholder returns policy revised in connection with the formulation of the Medium-Term Management Plan (fiscal years 2024-2026), the Company has consolidated its metrics into dividend on equity (DOE) and set the target level at 6%. However, for the fiscal year ending March 2025, the first year of the plan, the Company will continue to target DOE of 8% after taking various conditions into account.」
The shareholder returns metrics were consolidated from the previous provisional targets of a dividend payout ratio of 100% and DOE of 8% into DOE alone, and the medium- to long-term target was changed to 6%. DOE of 8% will be maintained only for the fiscal year ending March 2025. For the fiscal year ended March 2024, the annual dividend was ¥90, the dividend payout ratio was 119.7%, and DOE was 8.2%. - FY2024-Q2Resolution to pay an interim dividend of ¥45Annual report
「6 November 2023 Board of Directors Common shares 1,641 45 30 September 2023 4 December 2023 Retained earnings」
The Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥45 per share, totaling ¥1,641 million, with 30 September 2023 as the record date. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「23 June 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 1,093 30 31 March 2023 26 June 2023 Retained earnings」
The year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2023 was ¥30 per share, totaling ¥1,093 million, unchanged from the previous fiscal year’s ¥30 per share. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At the end of the third quarter of the fiscal year, total net assets amounted to ¥39,663 million, down ¥834 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, despite the recognition of quarterly net income of ¥960 million attributable to owners of the parent, due to payment of year-end dividends, the acquisition of treasury shares and other factors.」
The continued payment of year-end dividends and acquisition of treasury shares were stated as factors contributing to the decrease in net assets. - FY2023-Q2Continue the share buybackAnnual report
「Cash outflow for the acquisition of treasury shares △799」
A cash outflow of ¥799 million for the acquisition of treasury shares was recorded during the six-month period of the fiscal year. - FY2023-Q1Dividend reduction and cancellation of treasury sharesAnnual report
「23 June 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 1,122 30 31 March 2022 24 June 2022 Retained earnings. Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors dated 27 April 2022, the Company cancelled 2,000,000 treasury shares effective 30 June 2022.」
The dividend per share for the fiscal year ended March 2022 was ¥30, down from ¥43 in the previous fiscal year. The Company also cancelled 2,000,000 treasury shares. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「Under the Medium-Term Management Plan (fiscal years 2021-2023), which began in the fiscal year ending March 2022, the Company revised its approach to shareholder returns, which had targeted a total payout ratio of approximately 30% through the previous year, to “stable and ongoing shareholder returns targeting a dividend payout ratio of approximately 30% and a total payout ratio of at least 50%,” and is working to further enhance shareholder returns.」
The shareholder returns guideline was changed from a total payout ratio of approximately 30% to a dividend payout ratio of approximately 30% and a total payout ratio of at least 50%. The total payout ratio for the fiscal year ended March 2022 was 109.6%, due to the acquisition of ¥2.5 billion in treasury shares. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At the end of the third quarter of the fiscal year, total net assets amounted to ¥3.9283 billion, down ¥1.507 billion from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, despite the recognition of quarterly net income of ¥2.039 billion attributable to owners of the parent, due to payment of year-end dividends, the acquisition of treasury shares and other factors.」
The payment of year-end dividends and the acquisition of treasury shares were reiterated as factors contributing to the decrease in net assets. - FY2022-Q2Treasury Share Repurchase ConductedAnnual report
「At the end of the second quarter of the fiscal year, total net assets amounted to ¥3.903 billion, down ¥1.760 billion from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, despite the recognition of quarterly net income of ¥1.191 billion attributable to owners of the parent, due to payment of year-end dividends, the acquisition of treasury shares and other factors.」
In addition to paying a year-end dividend of ¥43 per share, the Company acquired treasury shares. The cash outflow for the acquisition of treasury shares was disclosed as ¥1.248 billion. - FY2022-Q1Dividend decreasedAnnual report
「23 June 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 1,734 43 31 March 2021 24 June 2021 Retained earnings」
The year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2021 was ¥43 per share, down from ¥47 in the previous fiscal year. No change to the policy itself of stable and ongoing shareholder returns was stated. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「23 June 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 1,893 47 31 March 2020 24 June 2020 Retained earnings」
The payment of a year-end dividend of ¥47 per share, totaling ¥1.893 billion, for the fiscal year ended March 2020 was reiterated. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「23 June 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 1,893 47 31 March 2020 24 June 2020 Retained earnings」
A year-end dividend of ¥47 per share, totaling ¥1.893 billion, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2020. The policy of stable and ongoing shareholder returns continues. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「23 June 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 1,893 47 31 March 2020 24 June 2020 Retained earnings」
A year-end dividend of ¥47 per share, totaling ¥1.893 billion, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2020. The policy of stable and ongoing shareholder returns continues. - FY2020Dividend increaseAnnual report
「Based on the above policy, the year-end dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥47 per share.」
While maintaining the policy of targeting a total payout ratio of approximately 30%, the year-end dividend per share was increased from ¥27 in the previous fiscal year to ¥47. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「21 June 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 1,090 27 31 March 2019 24 June 2019 Retained earnings」
The payment of a year-end dividend of ¥27 per share, totaling ¥1.09 billion, for the fiscal year ended March 2019 was reiterated. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「21 June 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 1,090 27 31 March 2019 24 June 2019 Retained earnings」
The payment of a year-end dividend of ¥27 per share, totaling ¥1.09 billion, for the fiscal year ended March 2019 was reiterated. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「21 June 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 1,090 27 31 March 2019 24 June 2019 Retained earnings」
A year-end dividend of ¥27 per share, totaling ¥1.09 billion, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2019. - FY2019Dividend increase and clarification of the shareholder returns policyAnnual report
「The Company recognizes the return of profits to shareholders as one of its key management priorities. While strengthening its management foundation for sustainable growth and maintaining and improving profitability, the Company’s basic policy is to pursue stable and ongoing shareholder returns while comprehensively considering its performance for the fiscal year, financial position and future business environment. Under the current Medium-Term Management Plan (fiscal years 2018-2020), the Company has also defined its approach to shareholder returns as “stable and ongoing shareholder returns targeting a total payout ratio of approximately 30%.” Based on the above policy, the year-end dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥27 per share.」
The policy of targeting a total payout ratio of approximately 30% was reiterated, and the year-end dividend per share for the fiscal year was increased from ¥10 in the previous fiscal year to ¥27. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「22 June 2018 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 403 10 31 March 2018 25 June 2018 Retained earnings」
A year-end dividend of ¥10 per share, totaling ¥403 million, is being paid for the fiscal year ended March 2018. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「22 June 2018 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 403 10 31 March 2018 25 June 2018 Retained earnings」
A year-end dividend of ¥10 per share, totaling ¥403 million, is being paid for the fiscal year ended March 2018. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「22 June 2018 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 403 10 31 March 2018 25 June 2018 Retained earnings」
A year-end dividend of ¥10 per share, totaling ¥403 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2018. - FY2018Dividend reduction and establishment of a guideline for the total payout ratioAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥10 per share based on the above policy. Retained earnings are scheduled to be allocated to capital expenditure, research and development, and strengthening the financial position, as required for future business development. In the Medium-Term Management Plan (fiscal years 2018-2020), the Company established and announced a policy of targeting a total payout ratio of approximately 30% during the plan period.」
While maintaining a policy of stable and ongoing shareholder returns, the dividend per share for the fiscal year was reduced from ¥17 to ¥10. At the same time, a new guideline targeting a total payout ratio of approximately 30% for fiscal years 2018-2020 was announced. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「23 June 2017 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 686 17 31 March 2017 26 June 2017 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥17 per share, totaling ¥686 million, was paid, continuing stable and ongoing shareholder returns. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「23 June 2017 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 686 17 31 March 2017 26 June 2017 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥17 per share, totaling ¥686 million, was paid, continuing stable and ongoing shareholder returns. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「23 June 2017 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares Total dividends: ¥686 million Dividend per share: ¥17」
A dividend of ¥17 per share was also paid for the quarter, continuing stable and ongoing shareholder returns. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The company recognizes the return of profits to shareholders as one of its important management priorities. Its basic policy is to provide stable and continuous returns to shareholders while strengthening the management base and maintaining and improving earning power for sustainable growth, taking into comprehensive consideration the results for the current fiscal year, financial condition and the future business environment.」
The policy of stable and ongoing shareholder returns was reiterated, and the year-end dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥17 per share (¥10 ordinary dividend and ¥7 special dividend). - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「23 June 2016 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares Total dividends: ¥686 million Dividend per share: ¥17」
A dividend of ¥17 per share is being paid. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「23 June 2016 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares Total dividends: ¥686 million Dividend per share: ¥17」
A dividend of ¥17 per share is being paid. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「23 June 2016 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares Total dividends: ¥686 million Dividend per share: ¥17」
A dividend of ¥17 per share continues to be paid, as in the previous fiscal year. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company recognizes the return of profits to shareholders as one of its important management priorities. Its basic policy is to provide stable and continuous returns to shareholders while strengthening the management base and maintaining and improving earning power for sustainable growth, taking into comprehensive consideration the results for the current fiscal year, financial condition and the future business environment.」
For the current fiscal year, the company paid a dividend of ¥17 per share and plans to allocate retained earnings to capital investment, research and development, and strengthening its financial position.