Shareholder Returns Balanced with Growth Investment
First written in FY2016. 14 of 27 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
47 other companies' latest entry also says "Raised".
- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「Regarding the year-end dividend for the current fiscal year, under the policy described above and following the achievement of record profit for the second consecutive fiscal year, the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 14 May 2026 to set the dividend at ¥15 per share, including an additional special dividend of ¥5 per share. Together with the interim dividend of ¥15 per share already paid, consisting of a regular dividend of ¥10 and a commemorative dividend of ¥5, the annual dividend will be ¥30 per share.」
The interim and year-end dividends will each be ¥15 per share, for an annual dividend of ¥30, an increase from the previous fiscal year's ¥10. A ¥5 special dividend has also been added in connection with the achievement of record-high profits. - FY2026-H1RaisedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 7 November 2025, the company resolved as follows regarding the interim dividend for the current fiscal year.」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥15 per share, an increase from ¥5 in the previous interim period. The level of implementation of the stable dividend policy introduced in the previous fiscal year has been raised. - FY2025Increase in dividends, addition of a payout ratio guideline, and reduction of shareholder benefitsAnnual report
「“While seeking to maintain and improve a sound financial position, we will comprehensively consider profit levels, future capital investment, free cash flow trends and other factors, and aim to provide shareholders with stable dividends based on a target payout ratio of approximately 30%.”」
The dividend for the fiscal year was ¥5 per share for each of the interim and year-end dividends, or ¥10 for the full year, an increase from the previous fiscal year's ¥5. From the fiscal year ending March 2026 onward, the company resolved to add a policy targeting a payout ratio of approximately 30%, while reducing shareholder benefits from ¥7,000 to ¥3,000. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「8 November 2024 Board of Directors common shares ¥15,457 thousand dividend per share ¥5.00」
For the ¥5-per-share dividend increased in FY2024, the company resolved to pay the same amount as an interim dividend and reaffirmed the implementation of its stable dividend policy. - FY2024RaisedAnnual report
「10 May 2024 ¥15,208 thousand 5.00 Board of Directors resolution」
While maintaining its policy of balancing retained earnings and R&D investment, the company increased the dividend per share from the previous ¥3 to ¥5. - FY2024-Q1Deficit offsetAnnual report
「Pursuant to a resolution at the annual general meeting of shareholders held on 23 June 2023, the company reduced the amounts of its capital reserve and retained earnings reserve under Article 448, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act and appropriated surplus under Article 452 of the Companies Act, thereby offsetting the deficit, effective on the same date.」
Although no change to the shareholder return policy itself was indicated, the company offset the deficit by reducing its capital reserve and retained earnings reserve and appropriating surplus. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「13 May 2022 Board of Directors common shares 7,969 retained earnings 3.00 31 March 2022 27 June 2022」
The company reaffirmed the payment on 27 June 2022 of a ¥3-per-share dividend resumed after no dividend was paid in the previous fiscal year. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「13 May 2022 Board of Directors common shares 7,969 retained earnings 3.00 31 March 2022 27 June 2022」
The company disclosed that it would pay ¥3 per share on 27 June 2022, based on its policy of resuming dividends after paying no dividend in the previous fiscal year. - FY2022Resumption of dividendsAnnual report
「Based on the policy described above, the company has resolved to pay a dividend of ¥3 per share for the fiscal year at a Board of Directors meeting held on 13 May 2022.」
The company resumed dividend payments at ¥3 per share from the previous fiscal year's zero dividend, based on its policy of balancing retained earnings and R&D investment. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「The Company places importance on building retained earnings to strengthen its management base and prepare for future software development and other R&D investments. At the same time, it recognizes that providing stable returns to shareholders is also an important management issue. However, as the Company recorded a net loss for the fiscal year, it regrets that it will not pay a dividend for the fiscal year.」
After reaffirming its policy on retained earnings, R&D investment and stable shareholder returns, the company continues to pay no dividend due to the net loss for the period. - FY2020SoftenedAnnual report
「As the Company recorded a net loss for the fiscal year, it regrets that it will not pay a dividend for the fiscal year.」
The Company paid no dividend for the fiscal year due to the net loss, compared with its previous record of ¥3 per share. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「17 May 2019, Board of Directors, Common shares, 6,171, Retained earnings, 3.00, 31 March 2019, 26 June 2019」
The Company paid a dividend of ¥3 per share in line with its policy of maintaining stable dividends while balancing retained earnings and growth investments. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At the Board of Directors meeting held on 17 May 2019, the Company resolved to pay dividends from retained earnings as follows: ① Total dividends: ¥6.171 million ② Dividend per share: ¥3.00」
The Company paid a dividend of ¥3 per share in line with its policy of maintaining stable dividends while balancing retained earnings and growth investments. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Based on the policy above, the dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥3 per share, as resolved at the Board of Directors meeting held on 17 May 2019.」
The Company maintains its policy of balancing R&D investment and retained earnings with stable dividends, and resolved to pay a dividend of ¥3 per share. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「18 May 2018 Board of Directors Common shares 6,058 Retained earnings 3.00 31 March 2018 27 June 2018」
The Company paid a dividend of ¥3 per share funded from retained earnings, reconfirming its policy of balancing retained earnings and growth investments with stable dividends. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「18 May 2018 Board of Directors Common shares 6,058 Retained earnings 3.00 31 March 2018 27 June 2018」
The Company resolved to pay a dividend of ¥3 per share funded from retained earnings and made the payment on 27 June 2018, reconfirming its policy of balancing retained earnings and growth investments with stable dividends. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The Company places importance on building retained earnings to strengthen its management base and prepare for future software development and other R&D investments. At the same time, it recognizes that providing stable returns to shareholders is also an important management issue. Based on this policy, the dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥3 per share, as resolved at the Board of Directors meeting held on 18 May 2018.」
The Company reconfirms its policy of balancing R&D investment and retained earnings with stable dividends, and resolved to pay a dividend of ¥3 per share. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「19 May 2017 Board of Directors Common shares 6,043 Retained earnings 3.00 31 March 2017 28 June 2017」
The Company resolved to pay a dividend of ¥3 per share funded from retained earnings and made the payment on 28 June 2017. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The Company places importance on strengthening its management base and building retained earnings to prepare for future software development and other R&D investments. At the same time, it recognizes that providing stable returns to shareholders is also an important management issue. Based on this policy, the Company set the dividend for the fiscal year at ¥3 per share, as resolved at the Board of Directors meeting held on 19 May 2017.」
The Company reconfirms its policy of maintaining stable dividends while emphasizing retained earnings and R&D investment, and resolved to pay a dividend of ¥3 per share. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「23 June 2016 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 5,924 Retained earnings 3.00 31 March 2016 24 June 2016」
The Company reiterates that it paid a dividend of ¥3.00 per share funded from retained earnings. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「23 June 2016 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 5,924 Retained earnings 3.00 31 March 2016 24 June 2016」
The Company states that it paid a dividend of ¥3.00 per share funded from retained earnings, confirming implementation of its shareholder return policy. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Dividend per share (yen) 3.00」
The Company paid a dividend of ¥3 per share funded from retained earnings, implementing its shareholder return policy. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Company recognizes the return of profits to shareholders as an important management issue. Its basic policy is to provide returns while balancing business performance and financial position against the retained earnings required for future business expansion.」
The Company's basic policy is to balance shareholder returns with retained earnings for future business expansion.