Shareholder Returns Through Stable, Ongoing Dividends
First written in FY2016. 18 of 37 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Reframed".
- FY2026ReframedAnnual report
「Based on the above policy, regarding shareholder returns, we will work to further enhance returns while targeting a total payout ratio of 35% over the medium to long term. Regarding the dividend level, we will pursue stable dividends and dividend increases, with a target consolidated payout ratio of at least 20% in the final year of the Fourth Medium-Term Management Plan.」
While maintaining its stable dividend policy, the company presented new return targets of a total payout ratio of 35% over the medium to long term and a consolidated payout ratio of at least 20% in the final year of the Fourth Medium-Term Management Plan. - FY2026-H1RaisedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting held on 31 October 2025 Common shares 580 24 30 September 2025 1 December 2025 Retained earnings」
The interim dividend was approved at ¥24 per share after the stock split. On a pre-split basis, this is equivalent to ¥48, representing an increase in the dividend level from the previous year's ¥37 on a pre-split basis. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「Based on the above policy, the Company will seek to strengthen shareholder returns through stable dividends and dividend increases, with a target consolidated dividend payout ratio of 30%.」
The annual dividend was ¥80, comprising an interim dividend of ¥37 and a year-end dividend of ¥43, an increase from ¥66 in the previous period. The policy of targeting a consolidated payout ratio of 30% also remains in place. - FY2025-H1RaisedAnnual report
「In addition, at the Board of Directors meeting held on 1 November 2024, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current period. 1) Total interim dividend: ¥447,113,328 2) Dividend per share: ¥37 3) Effective date of the payment claim and payment commencement date: 2 December 2024」
The interim dividend was ¥37 per share, an increase from the previous year's interim dividend of ¥31. - FY2024RaisedAnnual report
「Based on the above policy, the Company will seek to strengthen shareholder returns through stable dividends and dividend increases, with a target consolidated dividend payout ratio of 30%.」
In addition to the existing stable dividend policy, the company explicitly stated a target consolidated payout ratio of 30%. The annual dividend was ¥66, comprising an interim dividend of ¥31 and a year-end dividend of ¥35. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting held on 31 October 2023 Common shares 374 31 30 September 2023 1 December 2023 Retained earnings」
An interim dividend of ¥31 per share, totaling ¥374 million, was paid, demonstrating a result consistent with the policy of stable and continuous dividends. The per-share dividend includes a ¥2 commemorative dividend for the Company's 100th anniversary. - FY2024-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting held on 31 October 2023 Common shares 374 31 30 September 2023 1 December 2023 Retained earnings」
The interim dividend was ¥31 per share, an increase from the previous fiscal year's interim dividend of ¥27. The per-share dividend includes a ¥2 commemorative dividend for the Company's 100th anniversary. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 23 May 2023, the following resolution was passed concerning the year-end dividend. 1) Total year-end dividend: ¥326,283,201 2) Dividend per share: ¥27 3) Effective date of the request for payment and payment commencement date: 13 June 2023」
A year-end dividend of ¥27 per share, totaling ¥326 million, was approved and paid, demonstrating a result consistent with the policy of stable and continuous dividends. - FY2023RaisedAnnual report
「23 May 2023 Board of Directors resolution 326 27」
The year-end dividend was ¥27 per share, bringing the annual dividend to ¥54 when combined with the ¥27 interim dividend. This was an increase from the previous fiscal year's annual dividend of ¥50. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 October 2022, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the fiscal year. 1) Total interim dividend: ¥333,937,809 2) Dividend per share: ¥27」
An interim dividend of ¥27 per share, totaling ¥333 million, was approved and paid, demonstrating a result consistent with the policy of stable and continuous dividends. - FY2023-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 October 2022, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the fiscal year. 1) Total interim dividend: ¥333,937,809 2) Dividend per share: ¥27」
The interim dividend was ¥27 per share, an increase of ¥2 from the previous fiscal year's interim dividend of ¥25. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 23 May 2022, the following resolution was passed concerning the year-end dividend.」
A year-end dividend of ¥25 per share, totaling ¥309 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2022, demonstrating a result consistent with the policy of stable and continuous dividends. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「23 May 2022 Board of Directors resolution 309 25」
The year-end dividend for the fiscal year was approved at ¥25 per share, bringing the annual dividend to ¥50 when combined with the ¥25 interim dividend. This was an increase from the previous fiscal year's annual dividend of ¥46. - FY2022-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 29 October 2021, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the fiscal year. 1) Total interim dividend: ¥317,503,675 2) Dividend per share: ¥25」
The interim dividend was ¥25 per share, an increase of ¥3 from ¥22 in the same period of the previous year. This indicates an increase in the dividend level in line with the policy of stable and continuous dividends. - FY2022-Q1RaisedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 21 May 2021, the following resolution was passed concerning the year-end dividend. 1) Total year-end dividend: ¥304,804,560 2) Dividend per share: ¥24 3) Effective date of the request for payment and payment commencement date: 11 June 2021」
The year-end dividend was ¥24 per share, an increase from ¥22 per share in the same period of the previous year. This indicates an increase in the dividend level in line with the policy of stable and continuous dividends. - FY2021RaisedAnnual report
「The Company regards returning profits to shareholders as an important management priority and, while seeking to strengthen retained earnings for investment in future business development and further reinforce its management capabilities and secure a sound management foundation, has adopted as its basic policy the maintenance and continuation of stable dividends funded by results backed by operating performance, taking into consideration various indicators including the dividend-on-equity ratio and the dividend payout ratio.」
While maintaining its policy of stable and continuous dividends, the annual dividend increased from ¥44 in the previous fiscal year to ¥46, comprising an interim dividend of ¥22 and a year-end dividend of ¥24. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At the board of directors meeting held on 30 October 2020, the company resolved the following matters concerning the interim dividend for the current fiscal year.」
An interim dividend of ¥22 per share, totaling ¥279 million, was approved and paid, demonstrating a result consistent with the policy of stable and continuous dividends. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At the board of directors meeting held on 30 October 2020, the company resolved the following matters concerning the interim dividend for the current fiscal year.」
An interim dividend of ¥22 per share, totaling ¥279 million, was approved, demonstrating a result consistent with the policy of stable and continuous dividends. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The Company regards returning profits to shareholders as an important management priority and, while seeking to strengthen retained earnings for investment in future business development and further reinforce its management capabilities and secure a sound management foundation, has adopted as its basic policy the maintenance and continuation of stable dividends funded by results backed by operating performance, taking into consideration various indicators including the dividend-on-equity ratio and the dividend payout ratio.」
The Company reaffirmed its policy of stable and continuous dividends while considering the balance with investment and retained earnings and taking into account the dividend-on-equity ratio and dividend payout ratio. Both the interim and year-end dividends for the fiscal year were ¥22 per share. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At the board of directors meeting held on 31 October 2019, the company resolved the following matters concerning the interim dividend for the current fiscal year.」
An interim dividend of ¥22 per share, totaling ¥279 million, was approved and paid, demonstrating a result consistent with the policy of stable and continuous dividends. - FY2020-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting held on 31 October 2019 Common shares 279 22 30 September 2019 2 December 2019 Retained earnings」
An interim dividend of ¥22 per share, totaling ¥279 million, was approved, an increase from the fiscal year's year-end dividend of ¥20 per share. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 24 May 2019, the following resolution was passed concerning the year-end dividend.」
A year-end dividend totaling ¥254 million, or ¥20 per share, was approved and paid. The figures are presented after the share split and demonstrate a result consistent with the policy of stable and continuous dividends. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「The Company regards returning profits to shareholders as an important management priority and, while working to secure a sound management foundation over the long term in preparation for future business development, has adopted as its basic policy the maintenance and continuation of stable dividends funded by results backed by operating performance.」
The Company reaffirmed its policy of stable and continuous dividends. The annual dividend of ¥60, comprising an interim dividend of ¥40 and a year-end dividend of ¥20, is presented on a basis that includes the periods before and after the share split, and the total dividend was ¥254 million for each. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 October 2018, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the fiscal year. 1) Total interim dividend: ¥254,012,360 2) Dividend per share: ¥40」
An interim dividend of ¥40 per share, totaling ¥254 million, was approved, demonstrating a result consistent with the policy of stable and continuous dividends. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting held on 31 October 2018 Common shares 254 40 30 September 2018 3 December 2018 Retained earnings」
An interim dividend of ¥40 per share, totaling ¥254 million, was approved, demonstrating a result consistent with the policy of stable and continuous dividends. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 23 May 2018, the following resolution was passed concerning the year-end dividend.」
A year-end dividend of ¥40 per share, totaling ¥254 million, was approved and paid, demonstrating a result consistent with the policy of stable and continuous dividends. - FY2018RaisedAnnual report
「The Company regards returning profits to shareholders as an important management priority and, while working to secure a sound management foundation over the long term in preparation for future business development, has adopted as its basic policy the maintenance and continuation of stable dividends funded by results backed by operating performance.」
While maintaining its policy of stable and continuous dividends, the Company increased the dividend for the fiscal year to ¥40 per share for the interim dividend and ¥40 per share for the year-end dividend, for an annual total of ¥80, up from ¥70 in the previous fiscal year. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 October 2017, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the fiscal year.」
The approval and payment of an interim dividend of ¥40 per share is disclosed, demonstrating a result consistent with the policy of stable and continuous dividends. - FY2018-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting held on 31 October 2017 Common shares 254 40 30 September 2017 1 December 2017 Retained earnings」
An interim dividend of ¥40 per share was approved, an increase from ¥35 per share for the interim dividend in the previous fiscal year. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The Company regards returning profits to shareholders as an important management priority and, while working to secure a sound management foundation over the long term in preparation for future business development, has adopted as its basic policy the maintenance and continuation of stable dividends funded by results backed by operating performance.」
The Company reaffirmed its policy of stable and continuous dividends, and the annual dividend was ¥70 per share. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 October 2016, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the fiscal year.」
An interim dividend of ¥35 per share, totaling ¥230,245,190, was approved and paid, demonstrating a result consistent with the policy of stable and continuous dividends. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Resolution on the interim dividend 1) Date of resolution on the interim dividend: 31 October 2016 2) Total interim dividend: ¥230,245,190 3) Dividend per share: ¥35」
An interim dividend of ¥35 per share, totaling ¥230 million, was approved, demonstrating a result consistent with the policy of stable and continuous dividends. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 24 May 2016, the following resolution was passed concerning the year-end dividend.」
A year-end dividend of ¥35 per share, totaling ¥230 million, was approved, demonstrating a result consistent with the policy of stable and continuous dividends. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Company regards returning profits to shareholders as an important management priority and, while working to secure a sound management foundation over the long term in preparation for future business development, has adopted as its basic policy the maintenance and continuation of stable dividends funded by results backed by operating performance.」
The policy is to determine dividends after considering operating performance, the management outlook, earnings per share and the dividend payout ratio. The annual dividend for the fiscal year is ¥70.