Dividend per share
Fiscal year ending December 2026Each vertical step represents one dividend payment, and the total height of the accumulated steps represents the annual dividend for the period. For periods showing only the annual amount, the payment breakdown is not provided, so only the end point is plotted.
A progressive dividend policy will be introduced, under which dividends will generally be maintained or increased without being reduced.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dividend per share | ¥13.00 → ¥19.00（46.2%） |
| Total Annual Dividends | ¥13.00 → ¥19.00（46.2%） |
| Previous-period results (per share) | Interim ¥0.00 / End of period ¥10.00 / Annual ¥10.00 / Fiscal Period Covered Fiscal year ending December 2025 |
| Total dividends | Current: not disclosed; previous period: not disclosed |
| Payout ratio | Fiscal year ending December 2026 28.5% (consolidated) |
| Dividend policy | A progressive dividend policy will be introduced, under which dividends will generally be maintained or increased without being reduced. |
| Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is Required | Board of directors resolution only |
| Fiscal Period Covered | Fiscal year ending December 2026 |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The company made a comprehensive assessment of progress against its earnings forecast and the retained earnings required for future growth investments, including M&A and new businesses, in order to actively return profits to shareholders. A progressive dividend policy was also introduced to strengthen shareholder returns and enhance the transparency and predictability of the company's medium- to long-term approach to shareholder returns.