Stable Dividends and Flexible Share Repurchases
First written in FY2016. 20 of 37 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: 2026-09-10.
58 other companies' latest entry also says "Achieved".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution passed at the Board of Directors meeting held on 14 May 2025, the Company acquired 594,400 shares of treasury stock for ¥29,996 million during the fiscal year. On 30 May 2025, it cancelled 3,500,000 shares of treasury stock with a value of ¥211,317 million.」
The Company continued to acquire treasury stock flexibly, purchasing 594,400 shares for ¥29,996 million. It also cancelled 3,500,000 shares for ¥211,317 million, advancing the execution of its capital policy. The annual dividend was ¥1,000 per share, unchanged from the previous fiscal year. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors held on 14 May 2025, the company acquired 438,100 treasury shares for ¥21,795 million during the interim consolidated accounting period. In addition, as of 30 May 2025, it cancelled 3,500,000 treasury shares with a value of ¥211,317 million.」
The company continued its flexible share repurchases, acquiring 438,100 shares for ¥21,795 million. In addition, it cancelled 3,500,000 treasury shares with a value of ¥211,317 million, advancing the implementation of its shareholder return and capital policies. The interim dividend was ¥500 per share. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥500 per share in light of the company’s recent operating results and financial position and in accordance with the basic policy above. Combined with the interim dividend, the full-year dividend was ¥1,000 per share.」
The full-year dividend increased from ¥950 per share in the previous year to ¥1,000. In addition, under the resolution of 9 August 2024, the company acquired 399,200 treasury shares for ¥24,993 million and subsequently resolved to acquire up to 750,000 shares for a maximum of ¥30,000 million. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「27 June 2024, Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares ¥32,072 million ¥500 31 March 2024 28 June 2024 Retained earnings Payments for acquisition of treasury shares ¥9,648 million」
The year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2024 was ¥500 per share, up from ¥450 per share in the same period of the previous year. The company also acquired treasury shares for ¥9,648 million during the interim consolidated accounting period, continuing its policy of stable dividends and flexible share repurchases. An interim dividend of ¥500 per share was also approved. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥500 per share in light of the company’s recent operating results and financial position and in accordance with the basic policy above. Combined with the interim dividend, the full-year dividend was ¥950 per share.」
The company maintained its policy of making stable dividends the basic policy, and the full-year dividend increased from ¥900 per share in the previous year to ¥950. In addition, it acquired 358,400 treasury shares for ¥29,998 million under a resolution of the Board of Directors. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting held on 14 November 2023 Common shares ¥29,026 million ¥450.00 30 September 2023 1 December 2023 Retained earnings」
The company paid an interim dividend of ¥450 per share based on the record date of 30 September 2023. This was unchanged from the same period of the previous year and represented a continuation of its previous policy of making stable dividends the basic policy. - FY2024-Q2SoftenedAnnual report
「② Total number of shares that may be acquired: 450,000 shares (maximum) ③ Total acquisition cost: ¥35,000 million (maximum) ④ Acquisition period: 21 November 2023 to 22 March 2024」
The company established a new treasury share acquisition program to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency. The acquisition limits were 450,000 shares and ¥35,000 million, down from the previous limits of 950,000 shares and ¥60,000 million. The interim dividend was ¥450 per share, unchanged from the same period of the previous year. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「29 June 2023, Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, common shares, ¥29,026 million, dividend per share (¥): 450, record date: 31 March 2023, effective date: 30 June 2023, source of dividends: retained earnings」
The company paid a year-end dividend of ¥450 per share for the fiscal year ended March 2023. The payment was in line with its previous policy of making stable dividends the basic policy, with no change in policy indicated. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥450 per share in light of the company’s recent operating results and financial position and in accordance with the basic policy above. Combined with the interim dividend, the full-year dividend was ¥900 per share.」
The company maintained its policy of making stable dividends the basic policy, and the full-year dividend increased from ¥750 per share in the previous year to ¥900. In addition, under the share repurchase program capped at 950,000 shares and ¥60,000 million, the company acquired 839,200 shares for ¥54,995 million. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 14 November 2022, the company resolved as follows regarding the interim dividend for the 64th fiscal year (1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023). Total interim dividend payments: ¥29,404 million; dividend per share: ¥450.00.」
The company paid an interim dividend of ¥450 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2023. This was an increase from the ¥300 per share interim dividend in the same period of the previous year, demonstrating an actual rise in the dividend level under its policy of making stable dividends the basic policy. - FY2023-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「② Total number of shares that may be acquired: 950,000 shares (maximum) ③ Total acquisition cost: ¥60,000 million (maximum) ④ Acquisition period: 21 November 2022 to 24 March 2023」
The company increased the treasury share acquisition limits intended to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency from 770,000 shares and ¥50,000 million to 950,000 shares and ¥60,000 million. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「29 June 2022, Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, common shares, ¥29,404 million, dividend per share (¥): 450, record date: 31 March 2022, effective date: 30 June 2022, source of dividends: retained earnings」
The company paid a year-end dividend of ¥450 per share for the fiscal year ended March 2022. This confirmed implementation of the previously determined full-year dividend of ¥750, with no change in the policy of making stable dividends the basic policy indicated. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥450 per share in light of the company’s recent operating results and financial position and in accordance with the basic policy above. Combined with the interim dividend, the full-year dividend was ¥750 per share.」
The company maintained its policy of making stable dividends the basic policy, and the full-year dividend increased from ¥500 per share in the previous year to ¥750. In addition, based on the February 2022 resolution, the company acquired 734,700 treasury shares for ¥49,996 million. - FY2022-Q3RaisedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 14 February 2022, the company resolved as follows regarding the acquisition of treasury shares, pursuant to Article 156 of the Companies Act as applied by replacing the relevant terms under Article 165, paragraph 3 of the Act.」
The company resolved to acquire up to 770,000 shares for a maximum of ¥50,000 million to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency. The acquisition limits were increased from the previous limits of 440,000 shares and ¥30,000 million. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 12 November 2021, the company resolved as follows regarding the interim dividend for the 63rd fiscal year (1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022). Total interim dividend payments: ¥19,823 million Dividend per share: ¥300.00」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥300 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2022 under its policy of making stable dividends the basic policy. The amount paid increased from the ¥200 per share interim dividend in the same period of the previous year. - FY2021AchievedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors held on 12 February 2021, the company acquired 440,000 of its own shares for ¥28,502 million during the fiscal year.」
Under the resolution to acquire up to 440,000 treasury shares, the company acquired 440,000 shares for ¥28,502 million during the fiscal year. The full-year dividend was ¥500 per share, comprising an interim dividend of ¥200 and a year-end dividend of ¥300, up from ¥400 per share in the previous year. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 12 February 2021, the company resolved as follows regarding the acquisition of treasury shares, pursuant to Article 156 of the Companies Act as applied by replacing the relevant terms under Article 165, paragraph 3 of the Act. (1) Reason for acquiring treasury shares The acquisition is intended to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency. ② Total number of shares that may be acquired: 440,000 shares (maximum) ③ Total acquisition cost: ¥30,000 million (maximum) ④ Acquisition period: 24 February 2021 to 24 March 2021 ⑤ Acquisition method: Market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange」
The company maintained its policy of making stable dividends the basic policy and paid an interim dividend of ¥200 per share. In addition, it resolved to acquire up to 440,000 shares for a maximum of ¥30,000 million to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency, putting flexible share repurchases into concrete action. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「26 June 2020, Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, common shares, ¥13,303 million, dividend per share (¥): 200, record date: 31 March 2020, effective date: 29 June 2020, source of dividends: retained earnings」
The company paid a year-end dividend of ¥200 per share for the fiscal year ended March 2020. The payment was in line with its previous policy of making stable dividends the basic policy, with no change in dividend policy or increase in the dividend level indicated. - FY2020AchievedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors held on 15 May 2019, the company acquired 700,000 of its own shares for ¥27,314 million during the fiscal year.」
The company completed during the fiscal year the acquisition of 700,000 treasury shares approved in May 2019. The full-year dividend was unchanged from the previous year at ¥400 per share, and the policy of stable dividends continued. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The main factors were a ¥27,342 million decrease in treasury shares due to market purchases and a ¥19,723 million decrease in the foreign currency translation adjustment account due to the stronger yen, while retained earnings increased by ¥65,172 million.」
The company continued its policy of stable dividends, with an interim dividend of ¥200 per share. In addition, treasury shares decreased by ¥27,342 million as a result of market purchases, reflecting further execution of the share repurchase program in the financial position. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The main factors were a ¥49,421 million increase in retained earnings, mainly due to net income attributable to owners of the parent, together with the acquisition of treasury shares for ¥27,327 million and the impact of the stronger yen, which resulted in the foreign currency translation adjustment account moving to a negative ¥31,380 million from a positive ¥12,824 million at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Under the share repurchase program approved in FY2019, the company acquired treasury shares for ¥27,327 million during the cumulative second-quarter period. The execution of the share repurchase program progressed. The interim dividend was ¥200 per share, unchanged from the same period of the previous year. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The main factor was a ¥20,819 million decrease in securities, mainly due to cancellations to provide funds for the acquisition of treasury shares.」
Following the decision to repurchase shares, the allocation of funds for the acquisition and the purchase of ¥9,242 million of treasury shares were reflected in the quarterly financial position. The company had moved to the stage of executing share repurchases. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to returning profits to shareholders, we will make stable dividends the basic policy and consider flexible share repurchases as circumstances warrant, working to enhance shareholder returns further. The full-year dividend for the fiscal year was ¥400 per share, comprising an ordinary dividend of ¥200 and a special dividend of ¥200. On 15 May 2019, the company resolved to acquire up to 700,000 of its own shares for a maximum of ¥30,000 million.」
The full-year dividend of ¥400 per share was unchanged from the previous year, but in May 2019 the company resolved to acquire up to 700,000 of its own shares for a maximum of ¥30,000 million, moving to the stage of implementing share repurchases. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 November 2018, the company resolved as follows regarding the interim dividend for the 60th fiscal year (1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019). Total interim dividend payments: ¥13,443 million; dividend per share: ¥200.00.」
The company stated that it would pay an interim dividend of ¥200 per share, continuing its previous policy of making stable dividends the basic policy. This was the same as the interim dividend for the previous fiscal year, with no further increase in the dividend level or change in policy indicated. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 November 2018, the company resolved as follows regarding the interim dividend for the 60th fiscal year (1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019). Total interim dividend payments: ¥13,443 million Dividend per share: ¥200.00 Effective date for claiming payment and payment commencement date: 30 November 2018」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥200 per share. This was the same as the interim dividend for the previous fiscal year and represented a continuation of its policy of making stable dividends the basic policy. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Dividend payments Resolution: 27 June 2018, Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Class of shares: Common shares Total dividends (¥ million): 13,443 Dividend per share (¥): 200 Record date: 31 March 2018 Effective date: 28 June 2018 Source of dividends: Retained earnings」
The company paid a year-end dividend of ¥200 per share for the fiscal year ended March 2018. The payment was in line with its previous policy of making stable dividends the basic policy, with no increase in the dividend level or change in policy indicated. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥200 per share, equal to the interim dividend, comprising an ordinary dividend of ¥100 and a special dividend of ¥100, in light of the company’s recent operating results and financial position and in accordance with the basic policy above. Combined with the interim dividend, the full-year dividend was ¥400 per share, comprising an ordinary dividend of ¥200 and a special dividend of ¥200.」
Under the policy of making stable dividends the basic policy, the year-end dividend was set at ¥200 per share and the full-year dividend at ¥400 per share. The amount paid increased from the previous year’s ¥300 per share. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 8 November 2017, the company resolved as follows regarding the interim dividend for the 59th fiscal year (1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018). Total interim dividend payments: ¥13,444 million; dividend per share: ¥200.00.」
The company stated that it would pay an interim dividend of ¥200 per share, consistent with its policy of making stable dividends the basic policy. No further increase in the dividend level or change in policy was indicated. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 8 November 2017, the company resolved as follows regarding the interim dividend for the 59th fiscal year (1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018). Total interim dividend payments: ¥13,444 million; dividend per share: ¥200.00.」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥200 per share for the second quarter, an increase from the ¥100 per share interim dividend paid in the same period of the previous year, under its policy of making stable dividends the basic policy. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥200 per share, comprising an ordinary dividend of ¥100 and a special dividend of ¥100, in light of the company’s recent operating results and financial position and in accordance with the basic policy above. Combined with the interim dividend, the full-year dividend was ¥300 per share.」
Under the policy of making stable dividends the basic policy, the company paid a year-end ordinary dividend of ¥100 per share and a special dividend of ¥100 per share, bringing the full-year dividend to ¥300 per share. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 8 November 2016, the company resolved as follows regarding the interim dividend for the 58th fiscal year (1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017).」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥100 per share, consistent with its policy of continuing stable dividends. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「With respect to returning profits to shareholders, we will make stable dividends the basic policy and combine them with flexible share repurchases as circumstances warrant, working to enhance shareholder returns further.」
The policy is to make stable dividends the basic policy and combine them with share repurchases as circumstances warrant. The full-year dividend for FY2016 was ¥200 per share.