Shareholder returns based on performance, payout ratio and future investment
First written in FY2016. 13 of 32 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: 2026-10-01.
38 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「14 November 2025: Board of Directors resolution: 362 20 19 June 2026: Annual General Meeting of Shareholders resolution (scheduled): 596 35」
The Company paid an interim dividend of ¥20 and plans to pay a year-end dividend of ¥35, bringing the expected annual dividend to ¥55. It also acquired 1,078,600 treasury shares for ¥1,406 million, advancing implementation of its shareholder-return measures. - FY2026-H1RaisedAnnual report
「② Total number of shares that may be acquired: 1,960,000 shares (maximum) ③ Total acquisition cost: ¥1,500 million (maximum) ④ Acquisition period: 17 November 2025 to 16 November 2026 ⑤ Acquisition method: Market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange」
To enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency, the Company increased the treasury share acquisition limit to 1,960,000 shares and ¥1,500 million in total, specifying the acquisition period and market-purchase method. The limits were increased from the previous 650,000 shares and ¥500 million. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「Provide stable dividends over the long term and aim to increase dividends in line with medium- to long-term profit growth. With a progressive dividend policy in mind, pay dividends with a DOE of at least 3% and a consolidated payout ratio of at least 40% as benchmarks.」
The Company specified new dividend benchmarks of progressive dividends, a DOE of at least 3% and a consolidated payout ratio of at least 40%. It paid interim and year-end dividends of ¥15 and ¥25, respectively, acquired 462,300 treasury shares and cancelled 1,412,839 shares during the period. - FY2025-H1Resolution on treasury share cancellation and a new acquisition limitAnnual report
「(1) Reason for acquiring treasury shares To enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency. (2) Details of the acquisition ① Class of shares to be acquired: Common shares of the Company ② Total number of shares that may be acquired: 650,000 shares (maximum) ③ Total acquisition cost: ¥500 million (maximum) ④ Acquisition period: 11 November 2024 to 15 March 2025 (3) Details of the cancellation ① Class of shares to be cancelled: Common shares of the Company ② Total number of shares to be cancelled: All treasury shares acquired under (2) above」
At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 8 November 2024, the Company resolved to cancel its 950,539 existing treasury shares and to acquire and cancel new treasury shares, capped at 650,000 shares and ¥500 million in total. The interim dividend was ¥15 per share, and the Company continued its shareholder-return and capital-efficiency initiatives. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on the resolution of the Board of Directors held on 9 August 2023, the Company acquired 996,300 treasury shares.」
Based on the resolution to acquire treasury shares, the Company acquired a cumulative 996,300 shares between 10 August and 31 December 2023. Treasury shares totaled 1,186,589 shares at the end of the third quarter, including shares acquired through transactions in odd-lot shares, indicating progress in implementing the shareholder-return and capital-efficiency initiative. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on the resolution of the Board of Directors held on 9 August 2023, the Company acquired 617,500 treasury shares. As a result of this acquisition and other transactions involving treasury shares, treasury shares increased by ¥425 million during the cumulative second quarter of the current fiscal year, bringing treasury shares to ¥750 million at the end of the second quarter.」
Following the resolution to acquire treasury shares, the Company actually acquired 617,500 shares between 10 August and 30 September 2023, moving the shareholder-return and capital-efficiency initiative into the execution phase. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「To increase shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency. Total number of shares that may be acquired: 1,000,000 shares (maximum) Total acquisition cost: ¥700 million (maximum) Acquisition period: 10 August 2023 to 31 March 2024」
At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 9 August 2023, the Company resolved to acquire treasury shares to increase shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency. The acquisition was capped at 1 million shares and ¥700 million in total, and the acquisition period was also specified. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「24 June 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 483 25 31 March 2022 27 June 2022 Retained earnings」
The Company reiterated that it paid a dividend of ¥25 per share, totaling ¥483 million, for the fiscal year ended March 2022. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The dividends from surplus for the fiscal year were as follows: resolution of the Board of Directors dated 5 November 2021, dividend of ¥15 per share; resolution of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders dated 24 June 2022, dividend of ¥25 per share.」
The Company paid an annual total of ¥40, comprising an interim dividend of ¥15 and a year-end dividend of ¥25, an increase from the previous year's annual dividend of ¥25. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「5 November 2021 Board of Directors Common shares 289 15 30 September 2021 29 November 2021 Retained earnings (Note) The ¥15 per share dividend was a commemorative dividend marking the 100th anniversary of the Company's founding, based on the resolution of the Board of Directors on 5 November 2021.」
The Company paid an interim dividend of ¥15 per share, totaling ¥289 million, with 30 September 2021 as the record date. The ¥15 dividend was designated as a commemorative dividend marking the 100th anniversary of the Company's founding. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「25 June 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 483 25 31 March 2021 28 June 2021 Retained earnings」
The Company paid a dividend of ¥25 per share, totaling ¥483 million, for the fiscal year ended March 2021. The dividend increased from the previously stated ¥15 per share. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「26 June 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 289 15 31 March 2020 29 June 2020 Retained earnings」
The Company paid a dividend of ¥15 per share, totaling ¥289 million, for the fiscal year ended March 2020. There was no change from the previously stated dividend amount. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「21 June 2019 Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 289 15 31 March 2019 24 June 2019 Retained earnings」
The Company reiterated that it paid a dividend of ¥15 per share, totaling ¥289 million, for the fiscal year ended March 2019. There was no new dividend policy or change in the dividend amount. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「21 June 2019 Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 289 15 31 March 2019 24 June 2019 Retained earnings」
The Company paid a dividend of ¥15 per share, totaling ¥289 million, for the fiscal year ended March 2019. The dividend increased from the ¥10 per share stated previously. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「22 June 2018 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 193 10 31 March 2018 25 June 2018 Retained earnings」
The Company reconfirmed that it paid a dividend of ¥10 per share, totaling ¥193 million, on 25 June 2018. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「22 June 2018 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 193 10 31 March 2018 25 June 2018 Retained earnings」
The Company stated that it paid a dividend of ¥10 per share, totaling ¥193 million, on 25 June 2018. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Our basic policy is to pay dividends from retained earnings twice a year, consisting of an interim dividend and a year-end dividend.」
The Company reiterated its policy of paying dividends twice a year and targeting a non-consolidated payout ratio of 40% and a consolidated total payout ratio of 30% as shareholder returns. It paid a dividend of ¥10 per share for the period. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「23 June 2017 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 193 10 31 March 2017 26 June 2017 Retained earnings」
The Company reconfirmed that it paid a dividend of ¥10 per share, totaling ¥193 million, on 26 June 2017. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「23 June 2017 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 193 10 31 March 2017 26 June 2017 Retained earnings」
The Company reconfirmed that it paid a dividend of ¥10 per share, totaling ¥193 million, on 26 June 2017. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Dividends paid Common shares 193 10 31 March 2017 26 June 2017 Retained earnings」
The Company stated that it paid a dividend of ¥10 per share, totaling ¥193 million, on 26 June 2017. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company seeks to maximize shareholder value by securing ample equity capital, strengthening a sound financial base and pursuing improved capital efficiency.」
Under its policy of strengthening its financial base and maximizing shareholder value, the Company paid a dividend of ¥10 per share for the fiscal year. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group's policy is to return profits after comprehensively considering its business performance, payout ratio, retained earnings in light of future business development and other factors.」
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year, at the interim and fiscal year-end, but the Company stated that no dividend would be paid for the current fiscal year due to an unabsorbed deficit in the non-consolidated accounts.