Stable and Sustainable Dividends and Returns of Profits to Shareholders
First written in FY2016. 21 of 36 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-08-06.
- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「Returning profits to shareholders is positioned as an important management priority. While remaining conscious of capital efficiency and maintaining a sound financial position, our basic policy is to provide stable and continuous dividends. Based on this policy, we intend to consider all relevant factors, using a consolidated DOE of 4.0% as the floor and a consolidated dividend payout ratio of approximately 40% as a guideline. The annual dividend for the period was ¥52 per share.」
The quantitative dividend policy guidelines were raised from a DOE floor of 3.0% and a dividend payout ratio of approximately 30% to a DOE floor of 4.0% and a dividend payout ratio of approximately 40%. The annual dividend increased from ¥36 to ¥52. - FY2026-H1Paid an interim dividend of ¥19 per shareAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 6 November 2025, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2025. ① Dividend amount ¥1,297 million ② Dividend per share ¥19.00」
Under the stable and continuous dividend policy, the interim dividend for the period was ¥19 per share, totaling ¥1,297 million, up from ¥17 in the same period of the previous year. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「Based on this policy, we intend to consider all relevant factors, using a consolidated DOE of 3.0% as the floor and a consolidated dividend payout ratio of approximately 30% as a guideline.」
The DOE guideline was raised from at least 2.5% in the previous year to a floor of 3.0%. The interim dividend was ¥17, the year-end dividend was ¥19 and the annual dividend was ¥36, with the annual dividend increasing from ¥32 in the previous year. - FY2025-H1Increase in the interim dividendAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 November 2024, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2024. ① Total dividend amount ¥1,209 million ② Dividend per share ¥17.00」
Under the stable and continuous dividend policy, the interim dividend was ¥17 per share, up from ¥15 in the same period of the previous year. - FY2024RaisedAnnual report
「With respect to future dividends, the medium-term management plan announced on 20 May 2024 states that the Company will maintain the retained earnings necessary for business strategies to enhance future corporate value, while implementing stable and continuous dividends based on a consolidated dividend payout ratio of approximately 30% and targeting a DOE (dividend on equity) of at least 2.5%.」
The stable and continuous dividend policy was supplemented with new quantitative guidelines of a consolidated dividend payout ratio of approximately 30% and DOE of at least 2.5%. The annual dividend for fiscal 2024 was set at ¥32, including a ¥2 commemorative dividend for the 10th anniversary of the Company's listing. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 November 2023, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2023. ① Dividend amount ¥1,066 million ② Dividend per share ¥15.00」
An interim dividend of ¥15 per share, totaling ¥1,066 million, was approved, maintaining the stable and continuous shareholder return policy. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「22 June 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 1,066 15.00 31 March 2023 23 June 2023 Retained earnings」
A year-end dividend of ¥15 per share, totaling ¥1,066 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2023. This reconfirms the implementation of the stable and continuous shareholder return policy. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「With respect to the year-end dividend for the fiscal year, based on the above policy and in light of the results for the period, the Company decided to pay a dividend of ¥15 per share. Including the interim dividend of ¥15 per share, the annual dividend was ¥30 per share.」
The stable and continuous dividend policy was maintained, and the annual dividend totaled ¥30, comprising an interim dividend of ¥15 and a year-end dividend of ¥15. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 14 November 2022, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2022. ① Dividend amount ¥1,066 million ② Dividend per share ¥15.00」
Based on the stable and continuous shareholder return policy, an interim dividend of ¥15 per share, totaling ¥1,066 million, was paid. This was at the same level as in the same period of the previous year, and no change to the policy was stated. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 14 November 2022, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2022. ① Dividend amount ¥1,066 million ② Dividend per share ¥15.00」
An interim dividend of ¥15 per share, totaling ¥1,066 million, was approved, reconfirming the stable and continuous shareholder return policy. The dividend per share was at the same level as in the same period of the previous year. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting held on 10 November 2021 Common stock 1,065 15.00 30 September 2021 3 December 2021 Retained earnings」
Payment of an interim dividend of ¥15 per share, totaling ¥1,065 million, was disclosed for fiscal 2021, confirming implementation of the stable and continuous shareholder return policy. - FY2022-Q2Increase in the interim dividendAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 10 November 2021, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2021. ① Dividend amount ¥1,065 million ② Dividend per share ¥15.00」
The stable and continuous dividend policy was maintained, and the interim dividend was ¥15 per share, up from ¥13 in the same period of the previous year. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「18 June 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 1,206 17.00 31 March 2021 21 June 2021 Retained earnings」
A year-end dividend of ¥17 per share, totaling ¥1,206 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2021. This reconfirms the implementation of the stable and continuous shareholder return policy. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「With respect to the year-end dividend for the fiscal year, based on the above policy and in light of the results for the period, the Company decided to pay a dividend of ¥17 per share. Including the interim dividend of ¥13 per share, the annual dividend was ¥30 per share.」
The stable and continuous dividend policy was maintained, and the annual dividend totaled ¥30, comprising an interim dividend of ¥13 and a year-end dividend of ¥17. The level was maintained from the previous year's annual dividend of ¥30. - FY2021-Q2Decline in interim dividendAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting held on 5 November 2020 Common stock 922 13.00 30 September 2020 4 December 2020 Retained earnings」
The stable and continuous dividend policy was maintained, but the interim dividend for fiscal 2020 was ¥13 per share, totaling ¥922 million, down from ¥15 per share and ¥1,062 million in the previous year's interim dividend. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「19 June 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 1,062 15.00 31 March 2020 22 June 2020 Retained earnings」
A year-end dividend of ¥15 per share, totaling ¥1,062 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2020. This was the level following the reduction in the previous fiscal year's annual dividend, while the stable and continuous dividend policy itself was maintained. - FY2020Decline in Annual DividendAnnual report
「With respect to the dividend for the fiscal year, based on the above policy and in light of the results for the period, the Company decided to pay a dividend of ¥15 per share. Including the interim dividend of ¥15 per share, the annual dividend was ¥30 per share.」
The stable and continuous dividend policy was maintained, but the annual dividend decreased from ¥34 in the previous fiscal year to ¥30. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「13 November 2019 Board of Directors Common stock 1,062 15.00 30 September 2019 5 December 2019 Retained earnings」
Based on the stable and continuous dividend policy, an interim dividend with a record date of 30 September 2019 was paid at ¥15 per share, totaling ¥1,062 million. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「With respect to the interim dividend for the 13th fiscal year (1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 13 November 2019 to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2019. ① Dividend amount ¥1,062 million ② Dividend per share ¥15.00」
Based on the stable and continuous dividend policy, an interim dividend of ¥15 per share, totaling ¥1,062 million, was approved. Although the dividend decreased from ¥17 in the same period of the previous fiscal year, no change to the dividend policy itself was stated. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「21 June 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 1,204 17.00 31 March 2019 24 June 2019 Retained earnings」
A year-end dividend of ¥17 per share, totaling ¥1,204 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2019, reconfirming the implementation of the stable and continuous dividend policy. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「With respect to the dividend for the fiscal year, based on the above policy and in light of the results for the period, the Company decided to pay a dividend of ¥17 per share. Including the interim dividend of ¥17 per share, the annual dividend was ¥34 per share.」
The stable and continuous dividend policy was maintained, with an interim dividend of ¥17, a year-end dividend of ¥17 and an annual dividend of ¥34. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「With respect to the interim dividend for the 12th fiscal year (1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 6 November 2018 to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2018. ① Dividend amount ¥1,204 million ② Dividend per share ¥17.00」
Based on the stable and continuous shareholder return policy, an interim dividend of ¥17 per share, totaling ¥1,204 million, was approved. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「With respect to the interim dividend for the 12th fiscal year (1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 6 November 2018 to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2018. ① Dividend amount ¥1,204 million ② Dividend per share ¥17.00」
Based on the stable and continuous dividend policy, an interim dividend of ¥17 per share, totaling ¥1,204 million, was approved. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「22 June 2018 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 1,275 18.00 31 March 2018 25 June 2018 Retained earnings」
Based on a resolution of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, a dividend of ¥18 per share, totaling ¥1,275 million, was paid, reconfirming the implementation of a stable and continuous shareholder return policy. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Based on the policy above and in light of performance for the current fiscal year, the Company decided to pay a dividend of ¥18 per share. Including the interim dividend of ¥16 per share, the annual dividend was ¥34 per share.」
The Company maintained its policy of stable and consistent dividends and paid an interim dividend of ¥16 per share, a year-end dividend of ¥18 per share, and an annual dividend of ¥34 per share. The annual dividend increased from ¥28 per share in the previous fiscal year. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「7 November 2017 Board of Directors Common shares 1,133 16.00 30 September 2017 4 December 2017 Retained earnings」
The Company resolved to pay an interim dividend based on the record date for the second quarter, totaling ¥1,133 million, or ¥16 per share, confirming the implementation of its policy of stable and consistent shareholder returns. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Based on the policy above and in light of performance for the current fiscal year, the Company decided to pay a regular dividend of ¥14 per share plus a commemorative dividend of ¥2 per share, for a total dividend of ¥16 per share. Including the interim dividend of ¥12 per share, the annual dividend was ¥28 per share.」
Based on its policy of stable and consistent dividends, the Company paid an interim dividend of ¥12 per share, a year-end dividend of ¥16 per share, and an annual dividend of ¥28 per share. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「24 June 2016 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 1,404 19.00 31 March 2016 27 June 2016 Retained earnings」
For common shares, a total dividend of ¥1,404 million, or ¥19 per share, was paid, confirming the implementation of the policy of stable and consistent shareholder returns. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 10th fiscal year (from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 9 November 2016 to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2016.」
The Company resolved to pay a total interim dividend of ¥886 million, or ¥12 per share, confirming the implementation of its continuing shareholder-return policy. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Returning profits to shareholders is positioned as an important management priority. The Company's basic policy is to pay stable and consistent dividends, while comprehensively considering business performance, the dividend payout ratio and other factors.」
Returning profits to shareholders is an important management priority, and the basic policy is to pay stable and consistent dividends while considering business performance and the dividend payout ratio.