Dividend per share
Fiscal year ending January 2027Each vertical step represents one dividend payment, and the total height of the accumulated steps represents the annual dividend for the period.
Payments begin on the effective date.
Taking into comprehensive consideration the Company's financial position, funding needs and other factors, the Company will distribute profits in line with business performance while maintaining a balance with retained earnings allocated to strategic investments for growth. From the fiscal year ending January 2027, the Company will pay an interim dividend, resulting in dividends being paid twice a year together with the year-end dividend. The Company will use an annual payout ratio of 45% or more as the standard and aims to provide dividends on a continuous and stable basis.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dividend per share | Not disclosed → End of second quarter ¥7.00 / End of period ¥8.00 / Total ¥15.00 |
| Total Annual Dividends | Not disclosed → ¥15.00 |
| Previous-period results (per share) | Interim ¥0.00 / End of period ¥30.00 / Annual ¥30.00 |
| Effective date | 1 May 2026 (stock split) |
| Payout ratio | Target of 30% → Annual payout ratio of 45% or more as the standard |
| Dividend policy | Taking into comprehensive consideration the Company's financial position, funding needs and other factors, the Company will distribute profits in line with business performance while maintaining a balance with retained earnings allocated to strategic investments for growth. From the fiscal year ending January 2027, the Company will pay an interim dividend, resulting in dividends being paid twice a year together with the year-end dividend. The Company will use an annual payout ratio of 45% or more as the standard and aims to provide dividends on a continuous and stable basis. |
| Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is Required | Board of directors resolution only |
| Fiscal Period Covered | Fiscal year ending January 2027 |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To clarify and further enhance the Company's approach to returning profits to shareholders. The Company has also taken into consideration the balance with strengthening its financial position, expanding its business, securing competitiveness, and making strategic investments for growth.