Balancing Retained Earnings and Performance-Linked Shareholder Returns
First written in FY2016. 21 of 33 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-07-28.
45 other companies' latest entry also says "Raised".
- 2026-07-28RaisedFinancial Results Presentation
「Dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027: ¥5.50 per share」
The annual dividend forecast was raised from ¥5 per share in the previous fiscal year to ¥5.50 per share. The policy of balancing investment in AI and cloud services using retained earnings with shareholder returns continues. - FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「With respect to the dividend for the end of the fiscal year, the company plans to propose a resolution at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 23 June 2026 to pay an ordinary dividend of ¥5 per share.」
The planned year-end dividend was increased from ¥4 per share in the previous fiscal year to ¥5. The company stated that retained earnings would be used for investments in services for generative AI, cloud services and other areas. - FY2026-H1AchievedAnnual report
「20 June 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 161,089 4.00 31 March 2025 23 June 2025 Retained earnings」
The planned ¥4 per-share year-end ordinary dividend for FY2025 was paid, confirming a record consistent with the policy of returning profit to shareholders while securing funds for growth investments. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「Under this policy, with respect to the dividend for the end of the fiscal year, the company plans to propose a resolution at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 20 June 2025 to pay an ordinary dividend of ¥4 per share.」
Under the policy of balancing retained earnings and profit returns, the planned year-end dividend was increased from ¥3.50 per share in the previous fiscal year to ¥4. The company explained that retained earnings would be used for investments in GPU cloud services, cloud services and other areas. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「22 June 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 125,777 3.50 31 March 2023 23 June 2023 Retained earnings」
Under the policy of balancing retained earnings and shareholder returns, a record of a ¥3.50 per-share year-end dividend was reaffirmed. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「22 June 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 125,777 3.50 31 March 2023 23 June 2023 Retained earnings」
Under the policy of returning value to shareholders while securing funds for growth investments, a record of a ¥3.50 per-share year-end dividend was also confirmed for the cumulative second quarter. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「22 June 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 125,777 3.50 31 March 2023 23 June 2023 Retained earnings」
The planned year-end dividend of ¥3.50 per share for the previous fiscal year was paid, confirming a record consistent with the policy of balancing retained earnings and profit returns. - FY2023RaisedAnnual report
「With respect to the dividend for the end of the fiscal year, the company plans to propose a resolution at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 22 June 2023 to pay an ordinary dividend of ¥3.50 per share.」
Under the policy of balancing retained earnings and profit returns, the planned year-end dividend was increased from ¥3.00 per share in the previous fiscal year to ¥3.50. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「23 June 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 109,440 3.00 31 March 2022 24 June 2022 Retained earnings」
Under the policy of balancing retained earnings and shareholder returns, a record of a ¥3.00 per-share dividend was reaffirmed. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「23 June 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 109,440 3.00 31 March 2022 24 June 2022 Retained earnings」
Under the policy of returning a certain level of value to shareholders while securing funds for growth investments, a record of a ¥3.00 per-share dividend was confirmed. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「To achieve sustainable growth and secure earning power, we intend to retain a certain amount of funds while also providing shareholder returns in line with the progress of business performance.」
The policy of returning value to shareholders while using retained earnings for investments in cloud services and other areas remained in place. The year-end dividend is scheduled to be ¥3.00 per share. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「22 June 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 109,440 3.00 31 March 2021 23 June 2021 Retained earnings」
Under the policy of returning value to shareholders while securing funds for growth investments, the record of a ¥3.00 per-share dividend was reaffirmed. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「22 June 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 109,440 3.00 31 March 2021 23 June 2021 Retained earnings」
Under the policy of returning value to shareholders while securing funds for growth investments, the record of a ¥3.00 per-share dividend was reaffirmed. - FY2022-Q1Record of increases in the dividend per shareAnnual report
「22 June 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 109,440 3.00 31 March 2021 23 June 2021 Retained earnings」
Under the policy of balancing retained earnings and shareholder returns, the dividend per share increased from ¥2.50 in the previous year to ¥3.00. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「With regard to shareholder returns, the Group considers itself to be in a growth phase and intends to balance securing funds for sustainable growth and earning power with providing a certain level of shareholder returns.」
The policy of returning a certain level of value to shareholders while securing funds for growth investments remains in place. A dividend of ¥2.50 per share was paid in June 2020. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「With regard to shareholder returns, the Group considers itself to be in a growth phase and intends to balance securing funds for sustainable growth and earning power with providing a certain level of shareholder returns.」
The previously stated policy of returning a certain level of value to shareholders while securing funds for growth investments was reaffirmed, together with the company’s positioning as being in a growth phase. A dividend of ¥2.50 per share was paid in the first quarter. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「27 June 2019; annual shareholders' meeting; common shares; ¥91,200 thousand; ¥2.50; 31 March 2019; 28 June 2019; retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥2.50 per share was paid, reaffirming results in line with the existing policy of balancing retained earnings with shareholder returns. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「27 June 2019; annual shareholders' meeting; common shares; ¥91,200 thousand; ¥2.50; 31 March 2019; 28 June 2019; retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥2.50 per share was paid, demonstrating results in line with the existing policy of balancing retained earnings with shareholder returns. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「27 June 2019; annual shareholders' meeting; common shares; ¥91,200 thousand; ¥2.50; 31 March 2019; 28 June 2019; retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥2.50 per share was paid, demonstrating results in line with the existing policy of balancing retained earnings with shareholder returns. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Treasury shares acquired during the fiscal year: 1,140,200 shares; ¥599 million」
Under the treasury share acquisition resolved in addition to the existing dividend and retained earnings policy, the Company acquired 1,140,200 shares for ¥599 million during the fiscal year. - FY2019-Q3Share buybacks addedAnnual report
「The Company will acquire treasury shares to improve capital efficiency, enhance shareholder returns and pursue a flexible capital policy. Number of shares to be acquired: 1,200,000 shares (maximum). Total acquisition price: ¥600 million (maximum). Acquisition period: 1 February 2019 to 22 March 2019.」
In addition to the existing dividend policy, the Company resolved to acquire treasury shares to improve capital efficiency, enhance shareholder returns and pursue a flexible capital policy. The maximum acquisition was set at 1,200,000 shares for a total of ¥600 million, with the implementation period also specified. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「26 June 2018; annual shareholders' meeting; common shares; ¥94,050 thousand; ¥2.50; 31 March 2018; 27 June 2018; retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥2.50 per share was paid, demonstrating results in line with the existing policy of balancing retained earnings with shareholder returns. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「26 June 2018; annual shareholders' meeting; common shares; ¥94,050 thousand; ¥2.50; 31 March 2018; 27 June 2018; retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥2.50 per share was paid, demonstrating results in line with the existing policy of balancing retained earnings with shareholder returns. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「To achieve sustainable growth and secure earning power, we intend to retain a certain amount of funds while also providing shareholder returns in line with the progress of business performance.」
The existing policy of using retained earnings for data center capital expenditures and other purposes while paying dividends twice a year and providing shareholder returns in line with performance remains in place. The planned year-end dividend is ¥2.50 per share. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「27 June 2017; annual shareholders' meeting; common shares; ¥94,050 thousand; ¥2.50; 31 March 2017; 28 June 2017; retained earnings」
The payment of a ¥2.50 per-share dividend was reiterated, confirming results in line with the policy of balancing retained earnings with performance-linked shareholder returns. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「27 June 2017; annual shareholders' meeting; common shares; ¥94,050 thousand; ¥2.50; 31 March 2017; 28 June 2017; retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥2.50 per share was paid, demonstrating results in line with the existing policy of balancing retained earnings with shareholder returns. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「27 June 2017; annual shareholders' meeting; common shares; ¥94,050 thousand; ¥2.50; 31 March 2017; 28 June 2017; retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥2.50 per share was paid, demonstrating results in line with the existing policy of balancing retained earnings with shareholder returns. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「To achieve sustainable growth and secure earning power, we intend to retain a certain amount of funds while also providing shareholder returns in line with the progress of business performance.」
The policy of using retained earnings for capital expenditures and other purposes while paying dividends twice a year and providing shareholder returns in line with performance remains in place. The planned year-end dividend was ¥2.50 per share. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「24 June 2016; annual shareholders' meeting; common shares; ¥86,774 thousand; ¥2.50; 31 March 2016; 27 June 2016; retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥2.50 per share was paid, demonstrating results in line with the existing policy of balancing retained earnings with shareholder returns. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「To achieve sustainable growth and secure earning power, we intend to retain a certain amount of funds while also providing shareholder returns in line with the progress of business performance.」
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year and use retained earnings to strengthen the business platform, including investment in data center facilities. The planned year-end dividend is ¥2.50 per share.