Stable Dividends and Growth Investment of Retained Earnings
First written in FY2016. 24 of 37 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「During the period covered by the 26 Medium-Term Management Plan (the fiscal years ending March 2027 through March 2029), the Company will target a dividend payout ratio of at least 80% and a total payout ratio of 150% as shareholder return measures, based on its cash allocation policy, which sets an optimal cash and deposits level as of 31 March 2029 and allocates funds exceeding that level to growth investments, strategic investments such as M&A, and shareholder returns.」
In addition to the stable dividend policy, the Company has newly set quantitative shareholder return targets of a dividend payout ratio of at least 80% and a total payout ratio of 150% for the fiscal years ending March 2027 through March 2029. The dividend per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is planned at ¥129, an increase from ¥68 in the previous fiscal year. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「26 June 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 471,123 68 31 March 2025 27 June 2025 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥68 per share, totaling ¥471.123 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2025. The stable dividend and shareholder return and retained earnings policy at the same level as the previous fiscal year are confirmed. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「In light of the operating environment, business performance and future business plans, the Company plans to submit a proposal for a dividend of ¥68 per share at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 26 June 2025, for the fiscal year ending March 2025.」
A dividend of ¥68 per share is planned, and the shareholder return and retained earnings policy at the same level as the previous fiscal year remains in place. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「26 June 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 470,144 68 31 March 2024 27 June 2024 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥68 per share, totaling ¥470.144 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2024. The increased dividend level decided in the previous fiscal year and the policy of allocating funds between shareholder returns and retained earnings are confirmed. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In light of the operating environment, business performance and future business plans, the Company has decided to pay a dividend of ¥68 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2024.」
The dividend per share was increased from ¥60 in the previous fiscal year to ¥68, while the policy of allocating funds between shareholder returns and retained earnings remains in place. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「28 June 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 508,409 60 31 March 2023 29 June 2023 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥60 per share, totaling ¥508.409 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2023. The stable dividend policy at the same level as the previous fiscal year is confirmed. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「28 June 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 508,409 60 31 March 2023 29 June 2023 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥60 per share was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2023, confirming the stable dividend policy at the same level as the previous fiscal year. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「In light of the operating environment, business performance and future business plans, the Company has decided to pay a dividend of ¥60 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2023.」
The dividend per share is unchanged from the previous fiscal year at ¥60, and the policy of allocating funds between shareholder returns and retained earnings based on business performance and other factors remains in place. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「28 June 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 505,214 60 31 March 2022 29 June 2022 Retained earnings」
The nine-month results also confirm that a dividend of ¥60 per share, totaling ¥505.214 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2022, and that the stable dividend policy remains in place. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「28 June 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 505,214 60 31 March 2022 29 June 2022 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥60 per share, totaling ¥505.214 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2022, confirming the increased dividend level and stable dividend policy continued from the previous fiscal year. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「28 June 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 505,214 60 31 March 2022 29 June 2022 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥60 per share, totaling ¥505.214 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2022. The increased dividend level decided for FY2022 and the stable dividend policy are confirmed. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company has decided to pay a dividend of ¥60 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2022.」
The dividend per share was increased from ¥51 in the previous fiscal year to ¥60. The policy of allocating funds between shareholder returns and retained earnings also remains in place. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「25 June 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 434,496 51 31 March 2021 28 June 2021 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥51 per share, totaling ¥434.496 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2021, confirming the increased dividend level and stable dividend policy continued from the previous fiscal year. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「25 June 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 434,496 51 31 March 2021 28 June 2021 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥51 per share, totaling ¥434.496 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2021, confirming the dividend increase decided for FY2021 and the stable dividend policy. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company has decided to pay a dividend of ¥51 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2021.」
The dividend per share was increased from ¥49 in the previous fiscal year to ¥51, while the policy of allocating funds between shareholder returns and retained earnings remains in place. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「25 June 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 415,485 49 31 March 2020 26 June 2020 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥49 per share, totaling ¥415.485 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2020, and the stable dividend policy remains in place. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「25 June 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 415,485 49 31 March 2020 26 June 2020 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥49 per share was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2020, confirming the stable dividend level decided in the previous fiscal year. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company has decided to pay a dividend of ¥49 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2020.」
The dividend per share was increased from ¥47 in the previous fiscal year to ¥49, while the policy of allocating funds between shareholder returns and retained earnings remains in place. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「26 June 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 402,880 47 31 March 2019 27 June 2019 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥47 per share was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2019, and the stable dividend policy remains in place. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「26 June 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 402,880 47 31 March 2019 27 June 2019 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥47 per share was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2019, and the stable dividend policy continued from the previous fiscal year remains in place. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company has decided to pay a dividend of ¥47 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2019.」
The dividend per share was increased from ¥45 in the previous fiscal year to ¥47, while the policy of allocating funds between shareholder returns and retained earnings remains in place. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「27 June 2018 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 385,493 45 31 March 2018 28 June 2018 Retained earnings」
The dividend payment of ¥45 per share is also stated for the nine-month period, and the stable dividend policy continued from the previous fiscal year remains in place. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「27 June 2018 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 385,493 45 31 March 2018 28 June 2018 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥45 per share is being paid, and the stable dividend policy continued from the previous fiscal year remains in place. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company has decided to pay a dividend of ¥45 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2018.」
The dividend per share increased from ¥43 in the previous fiscal year to ¥45. The policy of allocating funds between shareholder returns and retained earnings remains in place. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「28 June 2017 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 370,218 43 31 March 2017 29 June 2017 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥43 per share is being paid, and the stable dividend policy remains in place. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「28 June 2017 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 370,218 43 31 March 2017 29 June 2017 Retained earnings」
The Company is paying a dividend of ¥43 per share and continues its stable dividend policy. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「28 June 2017 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 370,218 43 31 March 2017 29 June 2017 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥43 per share is being paid, and the stable dividend policy remains in place. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「In light of the operating environment, business performance and future business plans, the Company has decided to pay a dividend of ¥43 per share for the fiscal year ended March 2017.」
The Company is paying a dividend of ¥43 per share and continues its policy of allocating funds between shareholder returns and retained earnings. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「15 September 2016 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 370,225 43 24 June 2016 16 September 2016 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥43 per share is being paid, and the stable dividend policy remains in place. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「15 September 2016 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 370,225 43 24 June 2016 16 September 2016 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥43 per share is being paid, and the stable dividend policy remains in place. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「15 September 2016 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 370,225 43 24 June 2016 16 September 2016 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥43 per share was approved, confirming a stable dividend at the same level as in the previous fiscal year. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We regard returning profits to shareholders as one of our important initiatives, and our basic policy is to allocate results supported by the operating environment and business performance and determine the amount of retained earnings.」
The company states that its basic policy is to allocate funds between shareholder returns and retained earnings, and to invest retained earnings in technological innovation, new-product R&D and its global business strategy.