Dividend per share
Fiscal year ending March 2027Each vertical step represents one dividend payment, and the total height of the accumulated steps represents the annual dividend for the period. For periods showing only the annual amount, the payment breakdown is not provided, so only the end point is plotted.
The record date is the cutoff date for determining which persons listed in the shareholder register on that date are entitled to receive dividends.Payments begin on the effective date.
The company will maintain a standalone payout ratio of 80% as a basic level, and 81% to 90% including the additional amount in lieu of shareholder benefits. It will strive to make continuous and stable dividend payments.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dividend per share | ¥16.50 → ¥16.50（0%） |
| Total Annual Dividends | ¥36.50 → ¥36.50（0%） |
| Previous-period results (per share) | Interim ¥12.50 / End of period ¥20.00 / Annual ¥32.50 |
| Total dividends | ¥467 million → ¥617 million |
| Record date | 30 September 2026 |
| Effective date | 16 November 2026 |
| Source of dividends | Retained earnings |
| Breakdown of Regular, Commemorative and Special Dividends | Interim Regular dividend: ¥16.50 / End of period Regular dividend: ¥20.00 / Annual Regular dividend: ¥36.50 |
| Payout ratio | Standalone 80% as the basic level; 81% to 90% including the additional amount in lieu of shareholder benefits |
| Dividend policy | The company will maintain a standalone payout ratio of 80% as a basic level, and 81% to 90% including the additional amount in lieu of shareholder benefits. It will strive to make continuous and stable dividend payments. |
| Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is Required | Board of directors resolution only |
| Fiscal Period Covered | Fiscal year ending March 2027 |
The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The company took into account factors including the steady progress of its business performance, under its policy of prioritizing shareholder returns and making continuous and stable dividend payments. It has also stated a policy of maintaining a standalone payout ratio of 80% as a basic level, and 81% to 90% including the additional amount in lieu of shareholder benefits.