Shareholder returns based on a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 10% as the near-term benchmark and 30% as the long-term target
First written in FY2019. 14 of 23 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-10-15.
11 other companies' latest entry also says "Reframed".
- FY2026-H1Increase in dividend per share to ¥25Annual report
「15 October 2025 Board of Directors Common shares ¥191.487 million ¥25 31 August 2025 11 November 2025 Retained earnings」
A year-end dividend of ¥191.487 million, or ¥25 per share, was paid for the fiscal year ended August 2025. This was an increase from ¥15 per share in the previous fiscal year. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「15 October 2024 Board of Directors Common shares ¥114.892 million ¥15 31 August 2024 11 November 2024 Retained earnings」
The company confirmed that it paid a year-end dividend of ¥114.892 million, or ¥15 per share, on 11 November 2024 for the fiscal year ended August 2024. - FY2024Increase in dividend and consideration of introducing DOEAnnual report
「As for the dividend for the fiscal year, as announced on 15 October 2024 as part of our shareholder returns, we paid a dividend of ¥15 per share. In addition, we will consider introducing DOE (dividend on equity) to further enhance returns to shareholders and improve capital efficiency.」
While maintaining the existing policy of targeting a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 10% for the time being and 30% over the longer term, the company increased the dividend per share from ¥14 to ¥15 and began considering the introduction of DOE. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「13 October 2023 Board of Directors Common shares ¥107.233 million ¥14 31 August 2023 13 November 2023 Retained earnings」
The company reaffirmed that it paid a year-end dividend of ¥107.233 million, or ¥14 per share, for the fiscal year ended August 2023. No change to the policy of targeting a 10% dividend payout ratio for the time being and 30% over the longer term was disclosed. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 13 October 2023, the company resolved to pay a year-end dividend to shareholders recorded in the shareholder registry as of 31 August 2023 as follows: ① Total dividends: ¥107.233 million ② Dividend per share: ¥14 ③ Effective date of the payment claim and payment commencement date: 13 November 2023」
The company reaffirmed that it paid a year-end dividend of ¥107.233 million, or ¥14 per share, on 13 November for the fiscal year ended August 2023. - FY2023Increase in Year-End DividendAnnual report
「For the time being, we target a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 10% and, over the longer term, a target of 30%, while maintaining a policy of not reducing dividends. As for the dividend for the fiscal year, in light of the steady performance, including two revisions to the earnings forecast, and as part of our shareholder returns, we increased the dividend by ¥1 from the ¥13 per share announced on 14 October 2022 and paid a dividend of ¥14 per share.」
While maintaining the policy of a 10% dividend payout ratio for the time being and 30% over the longer term, the company increased the dividend per share for the fiscal year from ¥13 to ¥14. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 14 October 2022, the company resolved to pay a year-end dividend to shareholders recorded in the shareholder registry as of 31 August 2022 as follows: ① Total dividends: ¥99.573 million ② Dividend per share: ¥13 ③ Effective date of the payment claim and payment commencement date: 9 November 2022」
The company reaffirmed that it paid a year-end dividend of ¥99.573 million, or ¥13 per share, for the fiscal year ended August 2022. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 14 October 2022, the company resolved to pay a year-end dividend to shareholders recorded in the shareholder registry as of 31 August 2022 as follows: ① Total dividends: ¥99.573 million ② Dividend per share: ¥13 ③ Effective date of the payment claim and payment commencement date: 9 November 2022」
The company reaffirmed that it paid a year-end dividend of ¥99.573 million, or ¥13 per share, for the fiscal year ended August 2022. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「For the time being, we target a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 10% and, over the longer term, a target of 30%, while maintaining a policy of not reducing dividends.」
The company reaffirmed its targets for a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 10% for the time being and 30% over the longer term, as well as its policy of not reducing dividends, and paid a dividend of ¥13 per share for the fiscal year. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「15 October 2021 Board of Directors Common shares Total dividends: ¥99.574 million Dividend per share: ¥13 Record date: 31 August 2021 Effective date: 9 November 2021」
The company reaffirmed that it paid a year-end dividend of ¥99.574 million, or ¥13 per share, for the fiscal year ended August 2021. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「15 October 2021 Board of Directors Common shares Total dividends: ¥99.574 million Dividend per share: ¥13 Record date: 31 August 2021 Effective date: 9 November 2021」
A year-end dividend of ¥99.574 million, or ¥13 per share, was paid on 9 November 2021 for the fiscal year ended August 2021. No change to the existing shareholder return policy was disclosed. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「We secure working capital necessary for day-to-day business operations and retained earnings for future business development, and maintain a sound financial position. For the time being, we target a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 10% and, over the longer term, a target of 30%, while maintaining a policy of not reducing dividends.」
The company reaffirmed its targets for a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 10% for the time being and 30% over the longer term, as well as its policy of not reducing dividends, and paid a dividend of ¥13 per share for the fiscal year. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「15 October 2020 Board of Directors Common shares Total dividends: ¥99.575 million Dividend per share: ¥13 Record date: 31 August 2020 Effective date: 9 November 2020」
The company reaffirmed that it paid a year-end dividend of ¥99.575 million, or ¥13 per share, for the fiscal year ended August 2020. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「15 October 2020 Board of Directors Common shares Total dividends: ¥99.575 million Dividend per share: ¥13 Record date: 31 August 2020 Effective date: 9 November 2020」
A year-end dividend of ¥99.575 million, or ¥13 per share, was paid for the fiscal year ended August 2020. No change to the existing shareholder return policy was disclosed. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「① Total dividends: ¥99.575 million ② Dividend per share: ¥13 ③ Effective date of the payment claim and payment commencement date: 9 November 2020」
A year-end dividend of ¥99.575 million, or ¥13 per share, was paid on 9 November 2020 for the fiscal year ended August 2020. No material change to the existing shareholder return policy was disclosed. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「We secure working capital necessary for day-to-day business operations and retained earnings for future business development, and maintain a sound financial position. For the time being, we target a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 10% and, over the longer term, a target of 30%, while maintaining a policy of not reducing dividends.」
The company reaffirmed its policy of targeting a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 10% for the time being and 30% over the longer term, and of not reducing dividends. The dividend for the fiscal year was ¥13 per share. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「15 October 2019 Board of Directors Ordinary shares Total dividends: ¥61.278 million Dividend per share: ¥40 Record date: 31 August 2019 Effective date: 11 November 2019」
A total dividend of ¥61.278 million, or ¥40 per share, was paid on the common shares. No change to the existing policy of targeting a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 10% for the time being and 30% over the longer term was disclosed. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「For the time being, the company targets a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 10%, with a long-term target of 30%. It plans to use retained earnings effectively as funds to achieve the continued expansion and development of its business.」
The company has for the first time explicitly stated a policy of targeting a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 10% for the time being and 30% in the future, while securing working capital, funds for future business development and a sound financial position.