Shareholder returns centered on stable dividends and a 30% consolidated payout ratio
First written in FY2016. 26 of 35 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
70 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「During the period of the 2026 Medium-Term Management Plan, the Company will pay dividends based on a target consolidated dividend payout ratio of 50% to actively direct funds toward growth investments and strengthen earnings power, while controlling shareholders' equity to achieve sustained improvement in ROE. It has also set a floor of 4.0% for DOE, the dividend on consolidated equity ratio, and will maintain stable dividends.」
The Company continues to target a 50% consolidated dividend payout ratio and a DOE floor of 4.0%, while balancing growth investment. The annual dividend for the fiscal year was ¥152, with a payout ratio of 50.3% and DOE of 4.8%. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 10 November 2025, a resolution was passed to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders and registered stock pledgees listed or recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2025. Total interim dividend ¥2,358 million Interim dividend per share ¥62」
An interim dividend of ¥62 per share, totaling ¥2,358 million, was approved for the dividend with a record date at the end of September 2025, continuing shareholder returns. - FY2025SoftenedAnnual report
「During the period of the 2026 Medium-Term Management Plan, the Company will pay dividends based on a target consolidated dividend payout ratio of 50% to actively direct funds toward growth investments and strengthen earnings power, while controlling shareholders' equity to achieve sustained improvement in ROE. It has also set a floor of 4.0% for DOE, the dividend on consolidated equity ratio, and will maintain stable dividends.」
The target was changed from the 100% payout ratio under the 2023 Medium-Term Management Plan to a 50% consolidated dividend payout ratio during the period of the 2026 Medium-Term Management Plan. At the same time, a new DOE floor of 4.0% was set, indicating an intention to balance dividends with growth investment. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「27 June 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 6,009 158 31 March 2024 28 June 2024 Retained earnings Total interim dividend ¥2,434 million Interim dividend per share ¥64」
A year-end dividend of ¥158 per share, totaling ¥6,009 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2024, and an interim dividend of ¥64 per share, totaling ¥2,434 million, was approved for the dividend with a record date at the end of September 2024. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 6 November 2023, a resolution was passed to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders and registered stock pledgees listed or recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2023. Total interim dividend ¥2,738 million Interim dividend per share ¥72」
An interim dividend of ¥72 per share, totaling ¥2,738 million, was paid for the dividend with a record date at the end of September 2023. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 6 November 2023, a resolution was passed to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders and registered stock pledgees listed or recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2023. Total interim dividend: ¥2,738 million. Interim dividend per share: ¥72.」
An interim dividend of ¥72 per share, totaling ¥2,738 million, was approved for the dividend with a record date at the end of September 2023, providing shareholder returns. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「29 June 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 2,167 57 31 March 2023 30 June 2023 Retained earnings」
A year-end dividend of ¥57 per share, totaling ¥2,167 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2023. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「For the 2 fiscal years covered by the 2023 Medium-Term Management Plan, the fiscal years ending March 2023 and March 2024, the Company will pay dividends based on a target consolidated dividend payout ratio of 100% to control further increases in shareholders' equity and improve ROE.」
The Company continued its 100% target for the 2 fiscal years ending March 2023 and March 2024, replacing its previous policy centred on a 30% consolidated dividend payout ratio. For the fiscal year, it paid an interim dividend of ¥88 and a year-end dividend of ¥57, for an annual total of ¥145. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「7 November 2022 Board of Directors Common stock 3,346 88 30 September 2022 7 December 2022 Retained earnings」
An interim dividend of ¥88 per share, totaling ¥3,346 million, was paid for the dividend with a record date at the end of September 2022. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 November 2022, a resolution was passed to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders and registered stock pledgees listed or recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2022. Total interim dividend ¥3,346 million Interim dividend per share ¥88」
Under a dividend policy focused on improving capital efficiency, an interim dividend of ¥88 per share, totaling ¥3,346 million, was approved for the dividend with a record date at the end of September 2022. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「29 June 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 950 25 31 March 2022 30 June 2022 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥25 per share, totaling ¥950 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2022. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「For the remaining 2 fiscal years of the 2023 Medium-Term Management Plan, the fiscal years ending March 2023 and March 2024, the Company will pay dividends based on a target consolidated dividend payout ratio of 100% to control further increases in shareholders' equity and improve ROE.」
The target was raised from the previous 30% consolidated dividend payout ratio to 100% for the remaining 2 fiscal years ending March 2023 and March 2024. The acquisition and cancellation of treasury shares was also carried out in fiscal 2022. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「This is being implemented to improve capital efficiency and pursue flexible capital policies in response to changes in the operating environment, based on a comprehensive consideration of the Company's share price trends, financial position and other factors.」
To improve capital efficiency, the Company acquired 2,542,000 treasury shares for ¥3,998 million on 8 February 2022 and resolved to cancel all of the acquired shares. In addition to its stable dividend and 30% payout ratio policy, the Company has specifically implemented the acquisition and cancellation of treasury shares. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「29 June 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 1,864 46 31 March 2021 30 June 2021 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥46 per share, totaling ¥1,864 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2021, representing shareholder returns centred on stable dividends. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding profit allocation, the Company will make decisions taking into account the consolidated dividend on equity ratio and other factors, with a target consolidated dividend payout ratio of 30%, while making the maintenance of stable dividends to shareholders its basic policy.」
The Company continues its policy centred on stable dividends and a 30% consolidated dividend payout ratio, and paid an annual dividend of ¥66 for the fiscal year. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 9 November 2020, a resolution was passed to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders and registered stock pledgees listed or recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2020. Total interim dividend ¥810 million Interim dividend per share ¥20 Effective date of the right to claim payment and payment commencement date 8 December 2020」
An interim dividend of ¥20 per share, totaling ¥810 million, was paid, continuing shareholder returns centred on stable dividends. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 9 November 2020, a resolution was passed to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders and registered stock pledgees listed or recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2020. Total interim dividend ¥810 million Interim dividend per share ¥20 Effective date of the right to claim payment and payment commencement date 8 December 2020」
An interim dividend of ¥20 per share, totaling ¥810 million, was approved, continuing shareholder returns centred on stable dividends. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「26 June 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 1,418 35 31 March 2020 29 June 2020 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥35 per share, totaling ¥1,418 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2020, continuing shareholder returns centred on stable dividends. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding profit allocation, the Company will make decisions taking into account the consolidated dividend on equity ratio and other factors, with a target consolidated dividend payout ratio of 30%, while making the maintenance of stable dividends to shareholders its basic policy. In addition, it will implement measures to improve capital efficiency, including the acquisition and cancellation of treasury shares, as necessary, to respond to shareholders' expectations.」
The Company continues its policy centred on a 30% consolidated dividend payout ratio and stable dividends, and paid an annual dividend of ¥60 for the fiscal year. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Total interim dividend ¥1,013 million Interim dividend per share ¥25 Effective date of the right to claim payment and payment commencement date 10 December 2019」
An interim dividend of ¥25 per share, totaling ¥1,013 million, was paid for the dividend with a record date of 30 September 2019, continuing shareholder returns. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「11 November 2019 Board of Directors Common stock 1,013 25 30 September 2019 10 December 2019 Retained earnings」
An interim dividend of ¥25 per share, totaling ¥1,013 million, was approved for the dividend with a record date of 30 September 2019, continuing shareholder returns. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「27 June 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 810 20 31 March 2019 28 June 2019 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥20 per share, totaling ¥810 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2019, continuing shareholder returns centred on stable dividends. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding profit allocation, the Company will make decisions taking into account the consolidated dividend on equity ratio and other factors, with a target consolidated dividend payout ratio of 30%, while making the maintenance of stable dividends to shareholders its basic policy. In addition, it will implement measures to improve capital efficiency, including the acquisition and cancellation of treasury shares, as necessary, to respond to shareholders' expectations.」
The Company continues its policy centred on stable dividends and a 30% consolidated dividend payout ratio, and paid an annual dividend of ¥40 for the fiscal year. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 October 2018, a resolution was passed to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders and registered stock pledgees listed or recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2018. Total interim dividend ¥809 million Interim dividend per share ¥20」
An interim dividend of ¥20 per share, totaling ¥809 million, was approved, continuing shareholder returns centred on stable dividends. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「28 June 2018 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 809 20 31 March 2018 29 June 2018 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥20 per share, totaling ¥809 million, was paid for the dividend with a record date of 31 March 2018. This represents shareholder returns based on a policy centred on stable dividends. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding profit allocation, the Company will make decisions taking into account the consolidated dividend on equity ratio and other factors, with a target consolidated dividend payout ratio of 30%, while making the maintenance of stable dividends to shareholders its basic policy. In addition, it will implement measures to improve capital efficiency, including the acquisition and cancellation of treasury shares, as necessary, to respond to shareholders' expectations.」
The Company continues its policy centred on stable dividends and a 30% consolidated dividend payout ratio. The annual dividend for the fiscal year was ¥40, comprising interim and year-end dividends of ¥20 each. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 October 2017, a resolution was passed to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders and registered stock pledgees listed or recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2017. Total interim dividend: ¥809 million Interim dividend per share: ¥20」
An interim dividend of ¥20 per share, totaling ¥809 million, was paid, continuing shareholder returns centred on stable dividends. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 October 2017, a resolution was passed to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders and registered stock pledgees listed or recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2017. Total interim dividend: ¥809 million Interim dividend per share: ¥20」
An interim dividend of ¥20 per share, totaling ¥809 million, was approved, continuing shareholder returns centred on stable dividends. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Common stock Total dividends ¥1,011 million Dividend per share ¥25」
A dividend of ¥25 per share, totaling ¥1,011 million, was paid for the dividend with a record date of 31 March 2017. This represents the Company's shareholder returns based on a policy centred on stable dividends. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding profit allocation, the Company will make decisions taking into account the consolidated dividend on equity ratio and other factors, with a target consolidated dividend payout ratio of 30%, while making the maintenance of stable dividends to shareholders its basic policy. In addition, it will implement measures to improve capital efficiency, including the acquisition and cancellation of treasury shares, as necessary, to respond to shareholders' expectations.」
The Company continues its policy centred on stable dividends and a 30% consolidated dividend payout ratio. An annual dividend of ¥50 was paid for the fiscal year. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Regarding profit allocation, the Company will make decisions comprehensively, taking into account business performance and a target consolidated dividend payout ratio of 30%, while making the maintenance of stable dividends to shareholders its basic policy. In addition, the Company intends to implement measures to improve capital efficiency, including the acquisition and cancellation of treasury shares, as necessary, thereby responding to shareholders' expectations.」
The Company has set a target consolidated dividend payout ratio of 30% and identified the acquisition and cancellation of treasury shares, in addition to stable dividends, as measures to improve capital efficiency.