Shareholder returns through stable dividends and higher dividend levels
First written in FY2016. 17 of 31 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-11-13.
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「After taking the above policy into comprehensive consideration, the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 will be ¥68 per share. Together with the interim dividend of ¥60 per share, annual dividends will be ¥128 per share. As a result, DOE for the current fiscal year will be 4.0%.」
Against the policy of DOE of 4% or more and continuous dividend increases, annual dividends were ¥128 per share and DOE was 4.0%. Annual dividends increased from ¥120 per share in the previous fiscal year. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 13 November 2024, the Company resolved the interim dividend for the current period as follows. (b) Amount per share: ¥60.00」
The Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥60 per share for the current period. The dividend increased from ¥55 per share in the same period of the previous year. - FY2024RaisedAnnual report
「During the period of the Company's medium-term management plan, which ends in the fiscal year ending March 2027, its basic policy on shareholder returns is as follows: • Balance enhanced and stable shareholder returns, proactive investment in growth areas, and financial soundness • Consolidated dividend on equity (DOE) of 4% or more • Stable and continuous dividend increases • Flexible share repurchases using surplus funds」
The Company has made its policy of stable dividends and higher dividend levels more specific by including a plan ending in the fiscal year ending March 2027, DOE of 4% or more, continuous dividend increases, and flexible share repurchases. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 14 November 2023, the Company resolved the interim dividend for the current period as follows. Common shares 1,653 55.00」
The Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥55 per share, totaling ¥1,653 million. The dividend increased from ¥40 per share in the same period of the previous year. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2023 will be ¥75 per share. Together with the ¥40 per share interim dividend already paid, the annual dividend will be ¥115 per share.」
Annual dividends were set at ¥115 per share, up from ¥100 per share in the previous fiscal year. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 10 November 2022, the Company resolved the interim dividend for the current period as follows. (b) Amount per share: ¥40.00」
The Company reiterated that it had resolved to pay and paid an interim dividend of ¥40 per share, totaling ¥1,202 million. - FY2023-Q2Interim dividend changed to ¥40Annual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 10 November 2022, the Company resolved the interim dividend for the current period as follows. (b) Amount per share: ¥40.00」
The Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥40 per share for the current period. The dividend decreased from ¥45 per share in the same period of the previous year. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 27 May 2022, the Company resolved to pay dividends from retained earnings as follows. Common shares 1,653 55.00」
The Company resolved to pay a year-end dividend of ¥55 per share, totaling ¥1,653 million, for the fiscal year ended March 2022. The dividend increased from ¥50 per share in the previous fiscal year. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 11 November 2021, the Company resolved the interim dividend for the current period as follows. Common shares: ¥1,353 million, ¥45.00」
The Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥45 per share, totaling ¥1,353 million. The dividend increased from ¥35 per share in the same period of the previous year. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 28 May 2021, the Company resolved to pay dividends from retained earnings as follows.」
For the fiscal year ended March 2021, the Company reported that it had resolved to pay and paid dividends totaling ¥1,503 million, or ¥50 per share. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2021 will be ¥50 per share, including a ¥15 per share special year-end dividend. Together with the ¥35 per share interim dividend already paid, the annual dividend will be ¥85 per share.」
The interim dividend of ¥35 per share and year-end dividend of ¥50 per share totaled annual dividends of ¥85 per share. The year-end dividend includes a ¥15 per share special dividend. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 12 November 2020, the Company resolved the interim dividend for the current period as follows. Common shares: ¥1,052 million, ¥35.00」
The Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥35 per share, totaling ¥1,052 million, reiterating a dividend result consistent with its stable dividend policy. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 29 May 2020, the Company resolved to pay dividends from retained earnings as follows. (a) Total dividends: ¥1,353 million (b) Amount per share: ¥45.00」
For the fiscal year ended March 2020, the Company reported that it had resolved to pay and paid dividends totaling ¥1,353 million, or ¥45 per share. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 13 November 2019, the Company resolved the interim dividend for the current period as follows. (b) Amount per share: ¥1,052 million (b) Amount per share: ¥35.00」
The Company reported that it had resolved to pay and paid an interim dividend of ¥35 per share, totaling ¥1,052 million, with 30 September 2019 as the record date. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 28 May 2019, the Company resolved to pay dividends from retained earnings as follows.」
For the fiscal year ended March 2019, the Company paid dividends of ¥37.50 per UKC share and ¥35.00 per Vitec share, totaling ¥1,091 million. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on the above basic policy, the year-end dividend for the current fiscal year will be ¥37.50 per share. Together with the ¥62.50 per share interim dividend already paid, the annual dividend will be ¥100 per share.」
Annual dividends were set at ¥100 per share, up from ¥90 per share in the previous fiscal year. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 November 2018, the Company resolved the interim dividend for the current period as follows. (b) Amount per share: ¥62.50」
The Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥62.50 per share for the current period, up from ¥30 per share for the interim period of the previous fiscal year. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 29 May 2018, the Company resolved to pay dividends from retained earnings as follows.」
The Company paid a dividend of ¥30 per share, totaling ¥470 million, and reiterated a result consistent with its policy of stable dividends and higher dividend levels. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the current fiscal year will be ¥30 per share. Together with the ¥30 per share special dividend and ¥30 per share interim dividend already paid, the annual dividend will be ¥90 per share.」
The Company reported that annual dividends totaled ¥90 per share, comprising the special, interim, and year-end dividends. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 13 November 2017, the Company resolved to pay dividends from retained earnings as follows.」
The Company reiterated that it had paid an interim dividend of ¥30 per share, consistent with its policy of stable dividends and higher dividend levels. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 13 November 2017, the Company resolved the interim dividend for the current period as follows. (b) Amount per share: ¥30.00」
The Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥30 per share, reaffirming its policy of stable dividends and higher dividend levels. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The Company regards returning profits to shareholders as one of management's most important priorities and has adopted a basic policy of paying dividends in line with earnings. To maintain stable dividends to shareholders and increase the dividend level, the Company will invest in growth businesses and in streamlining, and establish a robust group management structure to ensure long-term and medium- to long-term growth in corporate value.」
The Company reiterated its basic policy of combining profit returns, stable dividends, higher dividend levels, and investment in growth and streamlining. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 October 2016, the Company resolved to pay dividends from retained earnings as follows.」
The Company also reported in the third-quarter report that it had resolved to pay and paid an interim dividend of ¥30 per share. No further increase in the dividend level was indicated. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 October 2016, the Company resolved the interim dividend for the current period as follows. (b) Amount per share: ¥30.00」
The Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥30 per share for the current period. The dividend was increased from ¥25 per share reported in the first-quarter report. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 May 2016, the Company resolved to pay dividends from retained earnings as follows. (b) Amount per share: ¥25.00」
The Company resolved to pay and paid a dividend of ¥25 per share for the quarter, compared with ¥20 per share in the same period of the previous year, demonstrating an increase in the dividend level. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We regard returning profits to shareholders as one of management's most important priorities, and our basic policy is to pay dividends in line with earnings. To maintain stable dividends for shareholders and raise dividend levels, we will invest in growth business areas and efficiency improvements and establish a robust group management structure that supports the enhancement of corporate value over the medium to long term.」
It identifies shareholder returns as one of the most important priorities and presents stable dividends, higher dividend levels and growth investment together.