Stable and Growing Dividends and Retained Earnings for Growth Investment
First written in FY2017. 18 of 30 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-08-05.
- 2026-08-05RaisedFinancial results briefing materials
「Dividend per share ¥13 ¥8 ¥8 ¥16 +¥3 +23.1%」
The dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 was ¥16 per share, representing an increase from the previous fiscal year’s actual dividend of ¥13. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the Company acquired treasury shares for a total of ¥1 billion. It will continue to pursue stable shareholder returns targeting a DOE of 3%.」
Following the disclosure of its treasury-share acquisition policy in the previous year, the Company carried out acquisitions totaling ¥1 billion and continued its shareholder-return policy targeting a DOE of 3%. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors meeting held on 12 May 2025, the Company acquired 2,093,500 treasury shares. As a result of the acquisition and disposal of treasury shares, including this transaction, treasury shares increased by ¥1,112 million during the interim consolidated accounting period, reaching ¥1,636 million at the end of the period.」
The Company acquired 2,093,500 treasury shares as part of flexible share buybacks under its shareholder-return policy. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year, the interim dividend was set at ¥5 per share and the year-end dividend at ¥8 per share, including a ¥3 commemorative dividend marking the 100th anniversary of the Company's founding, for an annual dividend of ¥13 per share. While maintaining stable dividends as its basic policy, the Company aims to return value to shareholders based on a DOE of approximately 3% after improving its financial structure. However, taking the business environment and financial position into account, the policy also includes the possibility of making flexible share buybacks as part of shareholder returns.」
The annual dividend increased from ¥10 per share in the previous fiscal year to ¥13, including a commemorative dividend marking the 100th anniversary of the Company's founding. The 14th Medium-Term Management Plan added the consideration of shareholder returns targeting a DOE of 3% and share buybacks. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 14 November 2024, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current period.」
An interim dividend of ¥5 per share, totaling ¥411 million, was approved for the fiscal year, continuing shareholder returns centered on stable dividends. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 November 2023, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the fiscal year.」
An interim dividend of ¥5 per share, totaling ¥411 million, was approved for the fiscal year, continuing shareholder returns centered on stable dividends. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「28 June 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 410 5 31 March 2023 29 June 2023 Retained earnings」
A year-end dividend of ¥5 per share, totaling ¥410 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2023, continuing the return of profits to shareholders. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「Accordingly, it was decided that for the fiscal year the interim dividend would be ¥5 per share, the year-end dividend would be ¥5 per share, and the annual dividend would be ¥10 per share.」
The annual dividend of ¥10 per share and the policy of using retained earnings for the development of high-value-added products, investment in growth businesses and repayment of borrowings continue. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 November 2022, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the fiscal year.」
An interim dividend of ¥5 per share, totaling ¥410 million, was approved for the fiscal year, continuing shareholder returns centered on stable dividends. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting held on 7 November 2022 Common shares 410 5 30 September 2022 1 December 2022 Retained earnings」
An interim dividend of ¥5 per share, totaling ¥410 million, was approved for the fiscal year, continuing shareholder returns centered on stable dividends. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year, it was decided that the interim dividend would be ¥5 per share, the year-end dividend would be ¥5 per share, and the annual dividend would be ¥10 per share.」
The annual report confirmed an annual dividend of ¥10 per share and a policy of using retained earnings for investment in high-value-added products and automotive-related businesses, as well as repayment of borrowings. - FY2022-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting held on 5 November 2021, common shares, 410, 5, 30 September 2021, 1 December 2021, retained earnings」
An interim dividend of ¥5 per share was approved for the fiscal year, up from ¥3 per share for the interim dividend in the previous fiscal year. Shareholder returns centered on stable dividends continued. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「25 June 2021, Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, common shares, 410, 5, 31 March 2021, 28 June 2021, retained earnings」
A year-end dividend of ¥5 per share, totaling ¥410 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2021, continuing the return of profits to shareholders. - FY2021SoftenedAnnual report
「Accordingly, it was decided that for the fiscal year the interim dividend would be ¥3 per share, the year-end dividend would be ¥5 per share, and the annual dividend would be ¥8 per share.」
The annual dividend decreased from ¥10 per share in the previous fiscal year to ¥8 per share, while the interim dividend also fell from ¥5 to ¥3. The policy centered on stable dividends was maintained. - FY2021-Q2SoftenedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting held on 5 November 2020, common shares, 246, 3, 30 September 2020, 1 December 2020, retained earnings」
An interim dividend of ¥3 per share was approved for the fiscal year, down from ¥5 per share for the interim dividend in the previous fiscal year. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「25 June 2020, Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, common shares, 410, 5, 31 March 2020, 26 June 2020, retained earnings」
A year-end dividend of ¥5 per share, totaling ¥410 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2020, continuing the return of profits to shareholders. - FY2020RaisedAnnual report
「Accordingly, it was decided that for the fiscal year the interim dividend would be ¥5 per share, the year-end dividend would be ¥5 per share, and the annual dividend would be ¥10 per share.」
The annual dividend increased from ¥9 per share in the previous fiscal year to ¥10 per share. In addition to using retained earnings for growth investment and repayment of borrowings, consideration was also given to a total payout ratio including share repurchases. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 5 November 2019, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current period.」
An interim dividend of ¥5 per share, totaling ¥410 million, was approved and paid for the fiscal year, continuing the return of profits to shareholders. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 5 November 2019, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current period.」
An interim dividend of ¥5 per share, totaling ¥410 million, was approved for the fiscal year, continuing the return of profits to shareholders. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 5 November 2018, the following resolution was adopted concerning the interim dividend for the current fiscal year.」
An interim dividend of ¥5 per share, totaling ¥410 million, was paid for the fiscal year, continuing the return of profits to shareholders. - FY2019-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 5 November 2018, the following resolution was adopted concerning the interim dividend for the current fiscal year.」
An interim dividend of ¥5 per share was approved for the fiscal year, up from ¥4 per share for the interim dividend in the previous fiscal year. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「27 June 2018, Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, common shares, total dividends ¥410 million, dividend per share ¥5」
A year-end dividend of ¥5 per share, totaling ¥410 million, was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2018, continuing the return of profits to shareholders. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year, it was decided that the interim dividend would be ¥4 per share, the year-end dividend would be ¥5 per share, and the annual dividend would be ¥9 per share. Retained earnings will be used to meet funding needs including the development of high-value-added products, investment in overseas subsidiaries and repayment of borrowings used for investments.」
The policy of maintaining and increasing dividend payments continued, with an annual dividend of ¥9 per share for the fiscal year and disclosure that retained earnings would be used for development, overseas investment and repayment of borrowings. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 November 2017, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the fiscal year.」
An interim dividend of ¥4 per share was paid, continuing the policy of returning profits to shareholders. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 November 2017, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the fiscal year.」
A resolution was passed for an interim dividend of ¥4 per share, confirming the implementation of shareholder returns. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「We regard returning profits to shareholders as management's highest priority and will work to maintain and increase dividend payments. Retained earnings will be used to meet funding needs including the development of high-value-added products, investment in overseas subsidiaries and repayment of borrowings used for investments.」
The emphasis on shareholder returns and the policy of using retained earnings for high-value-added product development, investment in overseas subsidiaries and repayment of borrowings were organized as a standalone theme for the first time. The annual dividend for the fiscal year was ¥9 per share.