Balance Between Retained Earnings and Shareholder Returns
First written in FY2016. 26 of 35 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
28 other companies' latest entry also says "Raised".
- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「For the next fiscal year, the Company plans to pay a regular annual dividend of ¥85.00 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥42.50 per share.」
The Company indicated plans to raise the annual dividend for the next fiscal year to ¥85 while maintaining its policy of annual dividends of at least ¥80 per share during the 25-27 Medium-Term Management Plan period. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「4 November 2025 Board of Directors Common shares 1,418 40.00 30 September 2025 1 December 2025 Retained earnings」
The Company continues its dividend policy of considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns, and an interim dividend of ¥40 per share, totaling ¥1,418 million, was approved. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「The Company's basic policy is to maintain stable dividends while building up retained earnings for future business development, and to determine dividends while recognizing the importance of returning profits in line with earnings. During the 22-24 Medium-Term Management Plan period, its policy was to maintain annual dividends of at least ¥80 per share, and this policy will continue during the 25-27 Medium-Term Management Plan period.」
The Company will continue its policy of balancing retained earnings and shareholder returns, including annual dividends of at least ¥80 per share, during the 25-27 Medium-Term Management Plan period. The annual dividend for the current fiscal year was ¥80 per share. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「1 November 2024 Board of Directors Common shares 1,418 40.00 30 September 2024 2 December 2024 Retained earnings」
An interim dividend of ¥40 per share, totaling ¥1,418 million, was approved, and no significant change was indicated in the Company's previous policy of considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Treasury shares acquired during the fiscal year 1,080,000 3,485,095,500」
Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors, the Company acquired 1,080,000 treasury shares for approximately ¥3.485 billion during the fiscal year. Its policy of maintaining annual dividends of at least ¥80 per share continues. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Net assets increased primarily because, although the acquisition of treasury shares caused a decrease, retained earnings increased due to net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter, and valuation differences on available-for-sale securities increased as the market value of investment securities rose.」
In connection with the shareholder return policy, the financial position section states that the Company acquired treasury shares during the nine-month period of the current fiscal year. The interim dividend was ¥40 per share. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At the Board of Directors meeting held on 2 November 2023, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current fiscal year.」
An interim dividend of ¥40 per share, totaling ¥1,424 million, was approved, and no significant change was indicated in the Company's previous policy of considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「29 June 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 1,461 40.00 31 March 2023 30 June 2023 Retained earnings」
During the nine-month period of the current fiscal year, the Company paid a dividend of ¥40 per share, totaling ¥1,461 million. No change in its previous policy of considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns was stated. - FY2023RaisedAnnual report
「During the 22-24 Medium-Term Management Plan period, our policy is to maintain annual dividends of at least ¥80 per share.」
In addition to its previous policy of stable dividends and shareholder returns, the Company set a specific floor of ¥80 or more per share during the 22-24 Medium-Term Management Plan period. During the fiscal year, it acquired 1,036,200 treasury shares for approximately ¥3.5 billion and cancelled 1,660,000 shares. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At the Board of Directors meeting held on 4 November 2022, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current fiscal year.」
An interim dividend of ¥40 per share, totaling ¥1,491 million, was approved, and no significant change was indicated in the Company's previous policy of considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「29 June 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 1,878 50.00 31 March 2022 30 June 2022 Retained earnings」
During the nine-month period of the current fiscal year, the Company paid a dividend of ¥50 per share, totaling ¥1,878 million. No change in its previous policy of considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns was stated. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company's basic policy is to maintain stable dividends while building up retained earnings for future business development, and to determine dividends while recognizing the importance of returning profits in line with earnings.” / “Treasury shares acquired during the fiscal year 698,600 2,499,653,000」
The Company expressed its previous policy of balancing retained earnings and shareholder returns as stable dividends and returns in line with earnings. Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors, it acquired 698,600 treasury shares for approximately ¥2.5 billion and cancelled 470,000 shares. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At the Board of Directors meeting held on 5 November 2021, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current fiscal year.」
No change in the dividend policy of considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns was stated. The interim dividend was ¥40 per share, totaling ¥1,530 million. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At the Board of Directors meeting held on 5 November 2021, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current fiscal year.」
No change in the dividend policy of considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns was stated. An interim dividend of ¥40 per share, totaling ¥1,530 million, was approved. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「29 June 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 1,913 50.00 31 March 2021 30 June 2021 Retained earnings」
No change in the dividend policy of considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns was stated. During the nine-month period of the current fiscal year, the Company paid a dividend of ¥50 per share, totaling ¥1,913 million. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Treasury shares acquired during the fiscal year 247,400 999,942,500” / “Treasury shares acquired during the fiscal year 235,600 999,702,500」
Based on resolutions of the Board of Directors dated 2 November 2020 and 5 February 2021, the Company acquired a total of 483,000 treasury shares for approximately ¥2,000 million. Its dividend policy of considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns was maintained. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Board of Directors, 2 November 2020 Common shares 1,550 40.00 30 September 2020 1 December 2020 Retained earnings」
There was no significant change in the dividend policy of considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns, and an interim dividend of ¥40 per share was paid. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Board of Directors, 2 November 2020 Common shares 1,550 40.00 30 September 2020 1 December 2020 Retained earnings」
There was no significant change in the dividend policy of considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns, and an interim dividend of ¥40 per share was approved. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 26 June 2020 Common shares 1,550 40.00 31 March 2020 29 June 2020 Retained earnings」
During the nine-month period of the current fiscal year, the Company paid a dividend of ¥40 per share, totaling ¥1,550 million, based on the resolution of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 26 June 2020. No change in the policy of considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns was stated. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Treasury shares acquired during the fiscal year 224,500 999,978,500 / Treasury shares acquired during the fiscal year 250,000 973,475,500」
Based on resolutions of the Board of Directors dated 5 November 2019 and 7 February 2020, the Company acquired a total of 474,500 treasury shares for ¥1,973,454,000. Its dividend policy continued to consider the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the Company regards providing appropriate returns to shareholders as an important management issue. It will determine its dividend policy based on a comprehensive assessment of its future growth strategy, earnings performance and other factors, while considering the balance between strengthening retained earnings and returning profits to shareholders. Retained earnings will be used effectively for research and development, capital investment, corporate alliances and other purposes. To respond flexibly to changes in the business environment, the Company has a framework under which treasury share acquisitions can be carried out based on a resolution of the Board of Directors.」
The Company has reaffirmed its policy of determining dividends while considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns, and using retained earnings for research and development, capital investment and corporate alliances. The interim dividend approved by resolution on 5 November 2019 was ¥40 per share. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the Company regards providing appropriate returns to shareholders as an important management issue. It will determine its dividend policy based on a comprehensive assessment of its future growth strategy, earnings performance and other factors, while considering the balance between strengthening retained earnings and returning profits to shareholders. Retained earnings will be used effectively for research and development, capital investment, corporate alliances and other purposes. To respond flexibly to changes in the business environment, the Company has a framework under which treasury share acquisitions can be carried out based on a resolution of the Board of Directors.」
The Company has reaffirmed its policy of determining dividends while considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns, and using retained earnings for research and development, capital investment and corporate alliances. The Board of Directors approved an interim dividend of ¥40 per share at its meeting held on 5 November 2019. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the Company regards providing appropriate returns to shareholders as an important management issue. It will determine its dividend policy based on a comprehensive assessment of its future growth strategy, earnings performance and other factors, while considering the balance between strengthening retained earnings and returning profits to shareholders. Retained earnings will be used effectively for research and development, capital investment, corporate alliances and other purposes. To respond flexibly to changes in the business environment, the Company has a framework under which treasury share acquisitions can be carried out based on a resolution of the Board of Directors.」
The Company has reaffirmed its policy of determining dividends while considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns, and using retained earnings for research and development, capital investment and corporate alliances. The dividend approved by resolution on 27 June 2019 was ¥90 per share. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Board of Directors resolution (8 February 2019) (Acquisition period: 12 February 2019 to 22 March 2019) 250,000 (maximum) 2,500,000,000 (maximum) Treasury shares acquired during the fiscal year 234,600 2,499,169,000」
Based on its treasury share acquisition policy, the Company acquired 234,600 treasury shares for ¥2,499,169,000 under the resolution of 8 February 2019. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the Company regards providing appropriate returns to shareholders as an important management issue. It will determine its dividend policy based on a comprehensive assessment of its future growth strategy, earnings performance and other factors, while considering the balance between strengthening retained earnings and returning profits to shareholders. Retained earnings will be used effectively for research and development, capital investment, corporate alliances and other purposes. To respond flexibly to changes in the business environment, the Company has a framework under which treasury share acquisitions can be carried out based on a resolution of the Board of Directors.」
The Company has reaffirmed its policy of determining dividends while considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns, and using retained earnings for research and development, capital investment and corporate alliances. An interim dividend of ¥80 per share was approved. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the Company regards providing appropriate returns to shareholders as an important management issue. It will determine its dividend policy based on a comprehensive assessment of its future growth strategy, earnings performance and other factors, while considering the balance between strengthening retained earnings and returning profits to shareholders. Retained earnings will be used effectively for research and development, capital investment, corporate alliances and other purposes. To respond flexibly to changes in the business environment, the Company has a framework under which treasury share acquisitions can be carried out based on a resolution of the Board of Directors.」
The Company has reiterated its policy of determining dividends while considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns. An interim dividend of ¥80 per share was approved. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the Company regards providing appropriate returns to shareholders as an important management issue. It will determine its dividend policy based on a comprehensive assessment of its future growth strategy, earnings performance and other factors, while considering the balance between strengthening retained earnings and returning profits to shareholders. Retained earnings will be used effectively for research and development, capital investment, corporate alliances and other purposes.」
The Company has reiterated its policy of determining dividends while considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns. It paid a dividend of ¥97.50 per share in the first quarter. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「We will determine our dividend policy based on a comprehensive assessment of our future growth strategy, earnings performance and other factors, while considering the balance between strengthening retained earnings and returning profits to shareholders. Retained earnings will be used effectively for research and development, capital investment, corporate alliances and other purposes.」
The Company has reiterated its dividend policy of considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns. The annual dividend for the current fiscal year is ¥170 per share. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the Company regards providing appropriate returns to shareholders as an important management issue. It will determine its dividend policy based on a comprehensive assessment of its future growth strategy, earnings performance and other factors, while considering the balance between strengthening retained earnings and returning profits to shareholders. Retained earnings will be used effectively for research and development, capital investment, corporate alliances and other purposes. To respond flexibly to changes in the business environment, the Company has a framework under which treasury share acquisitions can be carried out based on a resolution of the Board of Directors, and it will conduct such acquisitions actively.」
The Company has reiterated its policy of determining dividends while considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns. During the nine-month period of the current fiscal year, a year-end dividend of ¥100 per share and an interim dividend of ¥72.50 per share were paid. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the Company regards providing appropriate returns to shareholders as an important management issue. It will determine its dividend policy based on a comprehensive assessment of its future growth strategy, earnings performance and other factors, while considering the balance between strengthening retained earnings and returning profits to shareholders. Retained earnings will be used effectively for research and development, capital investment, corporate alliances and other purposes. To respond flexibly to changes in the business environment, the Company has a framework under which treasury share acquisitions can be carried out based on a resolution of the Board of Directors, and it will conduct such acquisitions actively.」
The Company has reiterated its policy of determining dividends while considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns. An interim dividend of ¥72.50 per share was approved. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the Company regards providing appropriate returns to shareholders as an important management issue. It will determine its dividend policy based on a comprehensive assessment of its future growth strategy, earnings performance and other factors, while considering the balance between strengthening retained earnings and returning profits to shareholders. Retained earnings will be used effectively for research and development, capital investment, corporate alliances and other purposes. To respond flexibly to changes in the business environment, the Company has a framework under which treasury share acquisitions can be carried out based on a resolution of the Board of Directors, and it will conduct such acquisitions actively.」
The Company has reiterated its policy of determining dividends while considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns. It paid a dividend of ¥100 per share in the first quarter. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the Company regards providing appropriate returns to shareholders as an important management issue. It will determine its dividend policy based on a comprehensive assessment of its future growth strategy, earnings performance and other factors, while considering the balance between strengthening retained earnings and returning profits to shareholders. Retained earnings will be used effectively for research and development, capital investment, corporate alliances and other purposes. To respond flexibly to changes in the business environment, the Company has a framework under which treasury share acquisitions can be carried out based on a resolution of the Board of Directors, and it will conduct such acquisitions actively.」
The Company has reiterated its policy of determining dividends while considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns, and using retained earnings for research and development, capital investment and corporate alliances. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the Company regards providing appropriate returns to shareholders as an important management issue. It will determine its dividend policy based on a comprehensive assessment of its future growth strategy, earnings performance and other factors, while considering the balance between strengthening retained earnings and returning profits to shareholders. Retained earnings will be used effectively for research and development, capital investment, corporate alliances and other purposes.」
The Company has reiterated its view that it will determine its dividend policy while considering the balance between retained earnings and shareholder returns. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the Company regards providing appropriate returns to shareholders as an important management issue. It will determine its dividend policy based on a comprehensive assessment of its future growth strategy, earnings performance and other factors, while considering the balance between strengthening retained earnings and returning profits to shareholders.」
The Company has reiterated its policy of determining dividends while considering the balance between shareholder returns and retained earnings. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will determine our dividend policy based on a comprehensive assessment of our future growth strategy, earnings performance and other factors, while considering the balance between strengthening retained earnings and returning profits to shareholders.」
The Company cited research and development, capital investment and corporate alliances as uses of retained earnings, and also referred to its framework for actively acquiring treasury shares.