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Towa Food Service (3329) · PolicyAnnual dividend increased to ¥22

Stable Dividends and Business Investment Through Retained Earnings

First written in FY2016. 19 of 34 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseRestatedFY2016 – FY2020-Q3OtherFY2022-Q1 – FY20262016: 320162017: 320172018: 420182019: 420192020: 420202021: 320212022: 320222023: 320232024: 220242025: 220252026: 32026
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  1. FY2026Annual dividend increased to ¥22Annual report

    「Based on this policy, the Company has set the interim dividend for the fiscal year at ¥10 per share and the year-end dividend at ¥12 per share. As a result, the payout ratio for the fiscal year was 23.6%.」

    With an interim dividend of ¥10 and a year-end dividend of ¥12, the annual dividend was ¥22, up from ¥20 in the previous fiscal year. The Company continued its stable dividend and retained earnings-focused policies.
  2. FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report

    「The Company recognizes the return of profits to shareholders as an important management issue and has adopted a policy of paying stable and consistent dividends while also considering the balance with the financial soundness required for sustainable growth and preparedness for business risks.」

    The Company reaffirmed its policy of paying stable and consistent dividends while considering sustainable growth, preparedness for business risks, and the balance with financial soundness.
  3. FY2025Increased the annual dividend to ¥20 per shareAnnual report

    「Based on this policy, the Company has set the interim dividend for the fiscal year at ¥10 per share and the year-end dividend at ¥10 per share. As a result, the payout ratio for the fiscal year was 22.4%.」

    With an interim dividend of ¥10 and a year-end dividend of ¥10, the annual dividend was ¥20, up from ¥19 in the previous fiscal year. The Company continued its stable dividend policy and its policy of prioritizing retained earnings.
  4. FY2025-H1Increased the interim dividend to ¥10 per shareAnnual report

    「29 November 2024 Board of Directors Common shares 80,695 10.00 31 October 2024 7 January 2025 Retained earnings」

    The interim dividend was ¥10 per share, up from ¥9 per share in the same period of the previous year.
  5. FY2024Increased the annual dividend to ¥19 per shareAnnual report

    「Based on this policy, the Company has set the interim dividend for the fiscal year at ¥9 per share and the year-end dividend at ¥10 per share. As a result, the payout ratio for the fiscal year was 21.8%.」

    With an interim dividend of ¥9 and a year-end dividend of ¥10, the annual dividend was ¥19, up from ¥11 in the previous fiscal year. The Company continued its stable dividend policy and its policy of prioritizing retained earnings.
  6. FY2024-Q2Increased the interim dividend to ¥9 per shareAnnual report

    「28 November 2023 Board of Directors Common shares 72,625 9.00 31 October 2023 20 December 2023 Retained earnings」

    Resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥9 per share, an increase from ¥5 per share in the same period of the previous year.
  7. FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 May 2023, the Company resolved to pay a year-end dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 April 2023. ① Total dividend amount: ¥48,417 thousand ② Amount per share: ¥6.00」

    Resolved to pay a year-end dividend of ¥6 per share for the fiscal year ended April 2023 and continued its policy of paying stable and consistent dividends.
  8. FY2023Increased the annual dividend to ¥11 per shareAnnual report

    「The interim dividend was ¥5.0 per share and the year-end dividend was ¥6 per share. As a result, the payout ratio for the fiscal year was 20.8%.」

    With an interim dividend of ¥5 and a year-end dividend of ¥6, the annual dividend was ¥11, up from ¥10.5 in the previous fiscal year.
  9. FY2023-Q2Increased the interim dividend to ¥5 per shareAnnual report

    「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 November 2022, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder register as of 31 October 2022. (1) Total dividend amount: ¥40,348 thousand (2) Amount per share: ¥5.00」

    Resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥5 per share, an increase from ¥4.50 per share in the same period of the previous year.
  10. FY2022Increased the annual dividend to ¥10.5 per shareAnnual report

    「Based on this policy, the Company has set the interim dividend for the fiscal year at ¥4.5 per share and the year-end dividend at ¥6 per share.」

    While maintaining its stable dividend policy, the interim dividend was ¥4.5, the year-end dividend was ¥6, and the annual dividend was ¥10.5, up from ¥6 in the previous fiscal year.
  11. FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「29 November 2021 Board of Directors Common shares 36,313 4.50 31 October 2021 21 December 2021 Retained earnings」

    Paid an interim dividend of ¥4.50 per share on 21 December and confirmed its policy of paying stable and consistent dividends.
  12. FY2022-Q2Increased the interim dividend to ¥4.50 per shareAnnual report

    「29 November 2021 Board of Directors Common shares 36,313 4.50 31 October 2021 21 December 2021 Retained earnings」

    Resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥4.50 per share, an increase from ¥3 per share in the same period of the previous year.
  13. FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 28 May 2021, the Company resolved to pay a year-end dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 April 2021.」

    The Company disclosed the resolution and payment of a year-end dividend of ¥3 per share and continued its policy of paying stable and consistent dividends.
  14. FY2021SoftenedAnnual report

    「Based on this policy, the Company has set the interim dividend for the fiscal year at ¥3 per share and the year-end dividend at ¥3 per share.」

    The annual dividend was ¥6 per share, down from ¥9 in the previous fiscal year. Although the stable dividend policy has been maintained, the dividend level has declined further.
  15. FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「The Company recognizes the return of profits to shareholders as an important management issue and, after comprehensively considering its operating performance and the need to secure retained earnings to meet funding requirements for business expansion, has adopted a policy of paying stable and consistent dividends.」

    The Company reaffirmed its policy of paying stable and consistent dividends while considering operating performance and funding requirements for business expansion. The interim dividend for the quarter was ¥3 per share.
  16. FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 29 May 2020, the Company resolved to pay a year-end dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 April 2020. Amount per share: ¥3.00」

    Resolved to pay, and paid, a year-end dividend of ¥3 per share, confirming the dividend policy set out for the previous fiscal year.
  17. FY2020SoftenedAnnual report

    「Based on this policy, the Company has set the interim dividend for the fiscal year at ¥6 per share and the year-end dividend at ¥3 per share.」

    Although the stable dividend policy has been maintained, the year-end dividend decreased from ¥6 per share in the previous fiscal year to ¥3, while the annual dividend decreased from ¥12 to ¥9.
  18. FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「29 November 2019 Board of Directors Common shares 48,418 6.00 31 October 2019 24 December 2019 Retained earnings」

    Paid an interim dividend of ¥6 per share on 24 December 2019 and reaffirmed its ongoing dividend policy.
  19. FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 29 November 2019, the company resolved to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders listed or recorded in the shareholder register as of 31 October 2019.」」Amount per share: ¥6.00」」

    The resolution to pay an interim dividend of ¥6 per share is stated, reaffirming the continuing dividend policy.
  20. FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 May 2019, the company resolved to pay a year-end dividend as follows to shareholders listed or recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 April 2019.」

    The company resolved to pay and paid a year-end dividend of ¥6 per share, continuing its stable dividend policy.
  21. FY2019RestatedAnnual report

    「Based on this policy, the dividend from retained earnings for the fiscal year consists of an interim dividend of ¥6 per share and a year-end dividend of ¥6 per share. As a result, the dividend payout ratio for the fiscal year was 34.7%. Retained earnings will be invested in new store openings and store renovation costs.」

    The company continues its stable dividend policy, paying ¥6 per share for both the interim and year-end dividends, and allocating retained earnings to new store openings and store renovations.
  22. FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「30 November 2018 Board of Directors Common shares 48,418 6.00 31 October 2018 21 December 2018 Retained earnings」

    An interim dividend of ¥6 per share, based on the record date of 31 October 2018, was paid on 21 December, confirming the continuation of dividends.
  23. FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 November 2018, the company resolved to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders listed or recorded in the shareholder register as of 31 October 2018.」」Amount per share: ¥6.00」」

    The resolution to pay an interim dividend of ¥6 per share is stated, confirming the continuation of dividends from retained earnings.
  24. FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 May 2018, the company resolved to pay a year-end dividend as follows to shareholders listed or recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 April 2018.」

    A year-end dividend of ¥6 per share was paid on 5 July 2018, continuing the stable dividend policy.
  25. FY2018RestatedAnnual report

    「While placing importance on retained earnings for future business development and strengthening the management base, the company recognizes returning profits to shareholders as an important management priority. Its basic policy is to continue stable dividends while strengthening its management foundation and improving its equity ratio.」

    The company reiterates its policy of prioritizing retained earnings and business investment while continuing stable dividends. For the fiscal year, the interim dividend was ¥9.50 per share and the year-end dividend was ¥6.
  26. FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「30 November 2017 Board of Directors Common shares 38,331 9.50 31 October 2017 22 December 2017 Retained earnings」

    The company paid an interim dividend of ¥9.50 per share, continuing its stable dividend policy.
  27. FY2018-Q2Interim dividend increased to ¥9.50 per shareAnnual report

    「With respect to the interim dividend for the 19th fiscal year, from 1 May 2017 to 30 April 2018, the company resolved at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 November 2017 to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders listed or recorded in the shareholder register as of 31 October 2017. (2) Amount per share: ¥9.50」

    The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥9.50 per share, an increase from the previous interim dividend of ¥8.50 per share.
  28. FY2017RestatedAnnual report

    「Based on this policy, the dividend from retained earnings for the fiscal year consists of an interim dividend of ¥8.50 per share and a year-end dividend of ¥8.50 per share. Retained earnings will be invested in new store openings and store renovation costs.」

    The company continues its stable dividend policy, paying ¥8.50 per share for both the interim and year-end dividends, and states that retained earnings will be allocated to new store openings and renovations.
  29. FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「28 November 2016 Board of Directors Common shares 34,645 8.50 31 October 2016 22 December 2016 Retained earnings」

    The record shows payment of a total interim dividend of ¥34.645 million, or ¥8.50 per share, confirming the continuation of stable dividends.
  30. FY2017-Q2Interim dividend increased to ¥8.50 per shareAnnual report

    「With respect to the interim dividend for the 18th fiscal year, from 1 May 2016 to 30 April 2017, the company resolved at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 28 November 2016 to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders listed or recorded in the shareholder register as of 31 October 2016.」

    The company resolved to continue paying an interim dividend of ¥8.50 per share.
  31. FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 May 2016, the company resolved to pay a year-end dividend as follows to shareholders listed or recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 April 2016.」

    The resolution and payment of the year-end dividend are stated, indicating that the shareholder return policy continues.
  32. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「While placing importance on retained earnings for future business development and strengthening the management base, the company recognizes returning profits to shareholders as an important management priority. Its basic policy is to continue stable dividends while strengthening its management foundation and improving its equity ratio.」

    The company states its policy of retaining earnings, improving its equity ratio and maintaining stable dividends, with retained earnings earmarked for new store openings and store renovations.
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