Shareholder Returns Through Share Repurchases
First written in FY2021-Q2. 3 of 14 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021-Q3. Latest entry: FY2026-H1.
- FY2026-H1Continued sale of treasury shares and decline in balanceAnnual report
「This was attributable to such factors as an increase of ¥29.921 million in dividend payments compared with the year-earlier period, as a major use of funds, and a decrease of ¥7.548 million in cash outflows for repayment of long-term borrowings and an increase of ¥2.492 million in proceeds from the sale of treasury shares, as major sources of funds.」
In the first half of 2026, the company also recorded proceeds of ¥27.913 million from the sale of treasury shares, and sales and disposals continued following treasury share acquisitions in prior fiscal years. Treasury shares also decreased by ¥62.711 million in the net assets position. - FY2025Continued disposal of treasury sharesAnnual report
「This was mainly attributable to recording net profit of ¥1,013.085 million and disposing of treasury shares amounting to ¥32.960 million, partly offset by dividends from surplus of ¥168.716 million.」
In FY2025, there were no acquisitions of treasury shares, while disposals of treasury shares progressed, including 14,785 shares under the restricted stock compensation plan, with a disposal value of ¥8.323 million. The treasury share balance decreased for accounting purposes from ¥1,100.911 million to ¥1,053.667 million. - FY2025-H1Continued decline in balance through disposal and sale of treasury sharesAnnual report
「Total net assets at the end of the interim consolidated accounting period increased by ¥344.767 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥9,715.062 million. This was mainly attributable to recording interim net profit of ¥480.217 million and a ¥38.749 million decrease in treasury shares, partly offset by dividends from surplus of ¥168.716 million.」
In the first half of 2025, treasury shares also decreased by ¥38.749 million. The statement of cash flows recorded proceeds of ¥25.421 million from the sale of treasury shares, and the treasury share balance continued to decline through disposals and sales following acquisitions in prior fiscal years. - FY2024Continued disposal of treasury sharesAnnual report
「This was mainly attributable to recording net profit of ¥461.849 million and disposing of treasury shares amounting to ¥58.767 million, partly offset by dividends from surplus of ¥168.573 million.」
In FY2024, there were no acquisitions of treasury shares, while treasury shares decreased by ¥58.767 million through disposals and other transactions, including under the restricted stock compensation plan and E-Ship. - FY2024-H1Continued sale of treasury shares and decline in balanceAnnual report
「Total net assets at the end of the interim consolidated accounting period increased by ¥75.240 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥9,071.072 million. This was mainly attributable to recording interim net profit of ¥190.995 million and a ¥54.930 million decrease in treasury shares, partly offset by dividends from surplus of ¥168.573 million.」
Treasury shares decreased by ¥54.930 million during the interim consolidated accounting period. The statement of cash flows also recorded proceeds of ¥25.663 million from the sale of treasury shares, and the treasury share balance continued to decline through disposals and sales following acquisitions in prior fiscal years. - FY2024-Q1Decrease in treasury sharesAnnual report
「Total net assets at the end of the first quarter consolidated accounting period decreased by ¥75.312 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥8,920.519 million. This was mainly attributable to recording quarterly net profit of ¥83.348 million and a ¥6.898 million decrease in treasury shares, partly offset by dividends from surplus of ¥168.573 million.」
Treasury shares decreased by ¥6.898 million in the first quarter, and the treasury share balance continued to decline through disposals and other transactions following acquisitions in prior fiscal years. - FY2023Continued disposal of treasury sharesAnnual report
「Total net assets at the end of the consolidated fiscal year increased by ¥240.645 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥8,995.832 million. This was mainly attributable to recording net profit of ¥370.067 million and disposing of treasury shares amounting to ¥44.203 million, partly offset by dividends from surplus of ¥168.486 million.」
In FY2023, the company recorded the disposal of treasury shares amounting to ¥44.203 million. It disposed of 5,172 shares under the restricted stock compensation plan and transferred 34,600 shares through the E-Ship trust, reducing the treasury share balance. - FY2023-Q3Decrease in treasury sharesAnnual report
「This was mainly attributable to recording quarterly net profit of ¥258.735 million and a ¥42.410 million decrease in treasury shares, as well as dividends from surplus of ¥168.486 million.」
Treasury shares decreased by ¥42.410 million, from ¥1,230.064 million to ¥1,187.653 million on the consolidated balance sheet. Following treasury share acquisitions in prior fiscal years, the treasury share balance continued to decline, including through disposals and sales. - FY2023-Q2Sale of treasury shares recordedAnnual report
「This was attributable to such factors as an increase of ¥143.870 million in cash outflows for repayment of long-term borrowings compared with the year-earlier period, as a major use of funds, and increases of ¥40.000 million in the net change in short-term borrowings and ¥27.791 million in proceeds from the sale of treasury shares, as major sources of funds.」
The company reported proceeds of ¥27.791 million from the sale of treasury shares during the cumulative second quarter period, rather than an acquisition of treasury shares. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「This was mainly attributable to recording profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥304.655 million, dividends from surplus of ¥168.342 million, and the acquisition of treasury shares for ¥248.227 million. The disposal of treasury shares included the transfer of 8,447 shares under the restricted stock compensation plan and the transfer of 1,400 shares by Nomura Trust and Banking Co., Ltd. through its trust account exclusively for the 勤次郎 employee shareholding association.」
While the company acquired treasury shares for ¥248.227 million, it disposed of 8,447 shares under the restricted stock compensation plan and transferred 1,400 shares through the E-Ship trust, indicating progress in dealing with treasury shares after the acquisitions. - FY2022-Q3Partial disposal of treasury sharesAnnual report
「This was mainly attributable to an increase of ¥197.564 million in retained earnings from recording profit attributable to owners of the parent, and the disposal of treasury shares amounting to ¥16.321 million, partly offset by a ¥168.342 million reduction in retained earnings due to dividend payments.」
The company reported the disposal of treasury shares amounting to ¥16.321 million by the end of the third quarter, following treasury share acquisitions conducted in prior fiscal years. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held on 9 June 2021, the company acquired 517,500 treasury shares during the fiscal year. As a result, treasury shares increased by ¥999.946 million during the fiscal year.」
Against a resolution setting a ceiling of 600,000 shares and ¥1,000.000 million, the company acquired 517,500 shares for ¥999.946 million, bringing treasury shares to 4.97% of outstanding shares. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held on 9 June 2021, the company acquired 435,800 treasury shares during the cumulative third quarter period. As a result, treasury shares increased by ¥853.890 million during the cumulative consolidated third quarter period, and stood at ¥853.890 million at the end of the consolidated third quarter accounting period.」
Regarding the acquisition of treasury shares reported in the second quarter, 435,800 shares had been acquired during the cumulative third quarter period, resulting in an ¥853.890 million increase in treasury shares. The implementation of shareholder returns through the acquisition of treasury shares has become more concrete. - FY2021-Q2First statedAnnual report
「This was mainly attributable to such factors as cash outflows of ¥105.030 million for the acquisition of treasury shares, a ¥394.045 million change in deposits for the acquisition of treasury shares, and an increase of ¥208.400 million in dividend payments.」
During the cumulative second quarter period, the company acquired treasury shares and recorded cash outflows of ¥105.030 million for the acquisition and ¥394.045 million in deposits for acquisition funding.