Balancing Shareholder Returns and Growth Investment
First written in FY2016. 14 of 28 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「We have previously targeted a payout ratio of 30%, but, to further enhance profit returns to shareholders, we have changed our dividend policy from the fiscal year under review to target a payout ratio of 45% over the medium term.」
The medium-term payout ratio target was raised from 30% to 45%. For the fiscal year under review, the Company paid a dividend of ¥100 per share, including a special dividend of ¥40, with a payout ratio of 27.8%. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Estimating the tax amount on the relevant gain at an approximate tax rate of 30.4% leaves ¥4,706.879 million available for distribution. We will use this available amount as the source of funds for shareholder returns aimed at maintaining and stabilizing share liquidity. ② Dividend per share: ¥40.00」
The Company decided to pay a special dividend of ¥40 per share, funded by the distributable amount of the gain on the sale of investment securities, to maintain and stabilize share liquidity. This represents an additional return separate from the regular dividend. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「21 August 2024 Board of Directors Common shares 1,364,590 50.00 30 June 2024 9 September 2024 Retained earnings」
The ¥50-per-share year-end dividend decided for the fiscal year ended June 2024 was paid on 9 September 2024, totaling ¥1,364.590 million. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on the above policy, we decided to pay a dividend of ¥50 per share for the fiscal year under review. As a result, the payout ratio was 30.9%. ① 20% off all KeePer LABO services and products ② VT Holdings store purchase voucher (¥30,000) for the purchase of a new or used vehicle」
For the fiscal year ended June 2024, the Company paid a dividend of ¥50 per share, with a payout ratio of 30.9%. It also provided shareholder benefits through discounts on KeePer LABO services and purchase vouchers for vehicles at VT Holdings stores, delivering returns at a level close to the medium-term payout ratio target of 30%. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Although we revised our full-year earnings forecast downward this time, revenue and profit at each stage have increased steadily every year. Therefore, we will maintain the year-end dividend at the initial forecast of ¥50 and continue to increase dividends for the 9th consecutive fiscal year since listing. Accordingly, the payout ratio for the full-year dividend is expected to be 32.84%.」
While revising the full-year earnings forecast downward, the Company indicated that it would maintain the year-end dividend at ¥50 per share and continue dividend increases for the 9th consecutive fiscal year since listing. The payout ratio is expected to be 32.84%, above the medium-term target of 30%. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting held on 10 August 2023 Common shares 1,173,047 43.00 30 June 2023 11 September 2023 Retained earnings」
The ¥43-per-share year-end dividend decided in the previous fiscal year was paid, totaling ¥1,173.047 million, confirming implementation of the shareholder return policy. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on the above policy, we decided to pay a dividend of ¥43 per share for the fiscal year under review. As a result, the payout ratio was 29.6%.」
Under the policy, which includes a medium-term payout ratio target of 30%, the dividend per share increased from ¥31 to ¥43, and the payout ratio was 29.6%. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting held on 10 August 2022 Common shares 845,690 31.00 30 June 2022 7 September 2022 Retained earnings」
The ¥31-per-share dividend decided in the previous fiscal year was paid, totaling ¥845.690 million, confirming implementation of the shareholder return policy. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 10 August 2022, the Company resolved to pay a year-end dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder registry as of 30 June 2022. ① Total dividends: ¥845.690 million ② Dividend per share: ¥31.00」
The ¥31-per-share year-end dividend decided in the previous fiscal year was paid, totaling ¥845.690 million, confirming implementation of the shareholder return policy. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on the above policy, we decided to pay a dividend of ¥31 per share for the fiscal year under review. As a result, the payout ratio was 27.3%.」
Under the policy, which includes a medium-term payout ratio target of 30%, the dividend per share increased from ¥20 in the previous fiscal year to ¥31, and the payout ratio was 27.3%. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 10 August 2021, the Company resolved to pay a year-end dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder registry as of 30 June 2021. ① Total dividends: ¥545.608 million ② Dividend per share: ¥20.00 ③ Effective date of dividend receivable rights and payment commencement date: 8 September 2021」
The ¥20-per-share year-end dividend decided in the previous fiscal year was paid, totaling ¥545.608 million. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on the above policy, we decided to pay a dividend of ¥20 per share for the fiscal year under review. As a result, the payout ratio was 26.4%.」
Under the policy, which includes a medium-term payout ratio target of 30%, the dividend per share increased from ¥15 to ¥20, and the payout ratio was 26.4%. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 11 August 2020, the Company resolved to pay a year-end dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder registry as of 30 June 2020. ① Total dividends: ¥212.104 million ② Dividend per share: ¥15.00」
The ¥15-per-share year-end dividend decided in the previous fiscal year was paid, totaling ¥212.104 million. - FY2020Disclosure of medium-term targetsAnnual report
「We intend to allocate retained earnings to productive investments necessary for future growth, including store expansion, while strengthening the Company's financial position. Accordingly, our dividend policy targets a payout ratio of 30% over the medium term. Based on this policy, we decided to pay a dividend of ¥15 per share for the fiscal year under review. As a result, the payout ratio was 23.2%.」
In addition to the existing policy of balancing profit returns and retained earnings, the Company disclosed a numerical medium-term target of a 30% payout ratio. For the fiscal year under review, it decided to pay a dividend of ¥15 per share, with a payout ratio of 23.2%. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 26 September 2019 Common shares 169,222 12.00 30 June 2019 27 September 2019 Retained earnings」
The ¥12-per-share dividend decided for the fiscal year ended June 2019 was paid, totaling ¥169.222 million, confirming implementation of the shareholder return policy. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on the above policy, we decided to pay a dividend of ¥12 per share for the fiscal year under review. As a result, the payout ratio was 20.0%.」
Under the policy of balancing shareholder returns and retained earnings, the Company paid a dividend of ¥12 per share, with a payout ratio of 20.0%. The dividend increased from ¥9 per share in the previous fiscal year. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 25 September 2018 Common shares 126,917 9.00 30 June 2018 26 September 2018 Retained earnings」
The ¥9-per-share dividend decided in the previous fiscal year was paid in the first quarter, totaling ¥126.917 million, confirming implementation of the shareholder return policy. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on the above policy, we decided to pay a dividend of ¥9 per share for the fiscal year under review. As a result, the payout ratio was 21.8%.」
Based on the policy of balancing profit returns and retained earnings, the Company decided to pay a dividend of ¥9 per share, with a payout ratio of 21.8%. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 28 September 2017 Common shares 133,816 19.00 30 June 2017 29 September 2017 Retained earnings」
The ¥19-per-share dividend decided in the previous fiscal year was paid in the first quarter, totaling ¥133.816 million, confirming implementation of the shareholder return policy. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「We will present KeePer LABO benefit cards, usable at KeePer LABO stores nationwide, according to the number of shares held. For shareholders who do not have a KeePer LABO store nearby, we also offer an exchange program for QUO Cards.」
As shareholder benefits in addition to dividends, the Company offers KeePer LABO benefit cards and an exchange program for QUO Cards. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on the above policy, we decided to pay a dividend of ¥19 per share for the fiscal year under review. As a result, the payout ratio was 20.8%.」
Under the policy of balancing shareholder returns and retained earnings, the Company paid a dividend of ¥19 per share, with a payout ratio of 20.8%. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Treasury shares increased by ¥378 million, mainly because we purchased most of the Company's shares held by the director who had retired. To enhance shareholder returns, all of these treasury shares were cancelled on 11 October 2016.」
The Company acquired treasury shares for the purpose of enhancing shareholder returns and cancelled all of them. This represented a concrete implementation of its policy of balancing profit returns with growth investment. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will take a comprehensive view of the balance between returning profits to shareholders and retaining earnings, and respond flexibly based on business performance and market conditions.」
Our basic policy is to balance profit returns with retained earnings needed for future growth, including store expansion.