Retained earnings prioritized for strengthening the financial base and investing for growth
First written in FY2020. 14 of 21 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-10-02.
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year was ¥47.5 per share, as announced in the Notice Regarding Dividend of Surplus dated 18 May 2026. Together with the interim dividend of ¥47.5 per share paid on 22 December 2025, this brings the total annual dividend for the fiscal year to ¥95 per share. The dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 has also been revised upward by ¥5 each for the interim and year-end dividends from the previous forecast, to ¥52.5 per share, resulting in an annual dividend of ¥105, an increase of ¥10 from the previous forecast.」
The company paid an annual dividend of ¥95 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026 and raised its annual dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 to ¥105 per share. - 2026-05-18RestatedEarnings
「As announced today, 18 May 2026, in the Notice Regarding Dividend of Surplus, we have set the year-end dividend for the fiscal year at ¥47.5 per share.」
The company maintained its dividend, bringing the annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 to ¥95. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「This was due to factors including the recognition of interim net profit of ¥214 million attributable to owners of the parent, a ¥309 million decrease in retained earnings due to dividend payments and a ¥98 million decrease due to the acquisition of treasury shares.」
The company actually paid ¥309 million in dividends initiated in FY2025 and also resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥47.50 per share, demonstrating further progress in implementing its shareholder return policy. - FY2025ReframedAnnual report
「Furthermore, following the establishment of a management structure under which existing businesses could generate operating profit sustainably throughout the fiscal years ended March 2024 and March 2025, we decided to begin paying dividends from the fiscal year ended March 2025.」
The company shifted from its previous policy of prioritising the absence of dividends and the build-up of retained earnings to a shareholder return policy that initiates dividend payments while continuing growth investments. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「Dividend payments Not applicable.」
No dividends were paid during the interim consolidated accounting period, consistent with the capital allocation policy of prioritising retained earnings. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「To strengthen our financial foundation and achieve sustainable business expansion and growth, we believe it is important first to build up retained earnings. Accordingly, we did not pay a dividend for the consolidated fiscal year.」
The company reaffirmed its policy of continuing to pay no dividends and using retained earnings to strengthen its financial foundation and support future business development. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Dividend payments Not applicable.」
No dividends were paid during the cumulative third quarter consolidated accounting period, consistent with the capital allocation policy of prioritising retained earnings. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Dividend payments Not applicable」
No dividends were paid during the cumulative second quarter consolidated accounting period, consistent with the capital allocation policy of prioritising retained earnings. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Dividend payments Not applicable」
No dividends were paid during the cumulative third quarter consolidated accounting period, consistent with the capital allocation policy of prioritising retained earnings. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「No applicable items.」
No dividends were paid during the cumulative second quarter consolidated accounting period, consistent with the capital allocation policy of prioritising retained earnings. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Dividend payments Not applicable」
No dividends were paid during the cumulative first quarter, consistent with the capital allocation policy of prioritising retained earnings. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「To strengthen our financial foundation and achieve sustainable business expansion and growth, we believe it is important first to build up retained earnings. Accordingly, we did not pay a dividend for the consolidated fiscal year.」
The company reaffirmed its policy of continuing to pay no dividends and using retained earnings to strengthen its financial foundation and support future business development. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Dividend payments Not applicable」
No dividends were paid during the cumulative third quarter, consistent with the capital allocation policy of prioritising retained earnings. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Dividend payments Not applicable」
No dividends were paid during the cumulative second quarter, consistent with the capital allocation policy of prioritising retained earnings. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Dividend payments Not applicable」
No dividends were paid during the cumulative first quarter, consistent with the existing capital allocation policy of prioritising retained earnings. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「To strengthen our financial foundation and achieve sustainable business expansion and growth, we believe it is important first to build up retained earnings. Accordingly, we did not pay a dividend for the consolidated fiscal year.」
The company reaffirmed its policy of continuing to pay no dividends and using retained earnings to strengthen its financial foundation and support future business development. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Dividend payments Not applicable」
No dividends were paid during the cumulative second quarter consolidated accounting period, consistent with the existing capital allocation policy of prioritising retained earnings. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「To strengthen our financial foundation and achieve sustainable business expansion and growth, we believe it is important first to build up retained earnings. Accordingly, we did not pay a dividend for the consolidated fiscal year.」
While identifying shareholder returns as an important issue, the company stated that it would consider dividends based on the balance with retained earnings, taking into account its business and investment plans, financial position and other factors.