Shareholder returns targeting a payout ratio of at least 50% through the fiscal year ending March 2018
First written in FY2016. 9 of 23 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「For fiscal 2025, the annual dividend per share of common stock was set at a year-end dividend of ¥74, an increase of ¥4 from the latest dividend forecast, resulting in a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 50.3%. The dividend for the following fiscal year, fiscal 2026, is forecast at ¥93 per share, an increase of ¥19 from fiscal 2025.」
The annual dividend was increased from ¥58 to ¥74, and the dividend for the following fiscal year is forecast at ¥93. The new medium-term management plan sets the dividend payout ratio at approximately 50% and calls for progressive dividends through earnings growth. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend was set at ¥58, an increase of ¥2 from the latest dividend forecast, resulting in a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 50.6%.」
The annual dividend for fiscal 2024 was increased from ¥51 in the previous fiscal year to ¥58, resulting in a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 50.6%. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Under this basic policy, the annual dividend on common stock for FY2023 was set at a year-end dividend of ¥51, ¥1 higher than the dividend forecast (consolidated payout ratio: 51.8%), after comprehensively considering that net income attributable to owners of the parent exceeded the earnings forecast and the future business environment.」
The annual dividend was increased from ¥50 to ¥51, resulting in a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 51.8%. The basis for the dividend increase target was also changed from the initial forecast for fiscal 2021 to the initial forecast for fiscal 2024. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「Under this basic policy, the annual dividend on common stock for FY2022 was set at a year-end dividend of ¥50 (consolidated payout ratio: 57.5%).」
The company paid an annual dividend of ¥50 and maintained stable dividends within its policy guideline of a payout ratio of approximately 50% to 60%, resulting in a consolidated payout ratio of 57.5%. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 13 May 2022, the company resolved to pay dividends from surplus as follows. Total dividends ................................ ¥187,473 million Amount per share ........................ ¥50.00」
As the FY2021 year-end dividend, the company resolved to pay and paid ¥50 per share, or ¥187,473 million in total, reaffirming its track record under its stable dividend policy. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「Under this basic policy, the annual dividend on common stock for FY2021 was set at a year-end dividend of ¥50 (consolidated payout ratio: 52.7%).」
The company paid an annual dividend of ¥50 per share for FY2021, resulting in a consolidated payout ratio of 52.7%. It also continued its policy of paying a single year-end dividend without an interim dividend. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 14 May 2021, the company resolved to pay dividends from surplus as follows. Total dividends ................................ ¥187,473 million Amount per share ........................ ¥50.00」
The FY2020 annual dividend of ¥50 was actually resolved and paid, reaffirming the company's track record of stable dividends. - FY2021SoftenedAnnual report
「During the new medium-term management plan period (FY2021 to FY2025), the company plans to target a consolidated payout ratio of approximately 50% as its basic policy, taking into account the balance among shareholder returns, financial soundness and growth investment. However, in view of dividend stability and continuity, the company will use a consolidated payout ratio of approximately 50% to 60% as a guideline and aim to increase the dividend per share from the initial dividend forecast level for FY2021.」
While the company paid the FY2020 annual dividend of ¥50 in line with its previous policy, it changed its policy for FY2021 to FY2025 to a payout ratio of approximately 50%, with a guideline of approximately 50% to 60%, and set the initial FY2021 forecast at ¥40 per share. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Dividend per share (yen) 25.00 25.00 0.00 50.00 50.00」
The company disclosed an interim dividend of ¥0 for FY2020, confirming in actual results the discontinuation of the interim dividend indicated for FY2019 and the policy of paying dividends once a year at year-end. - FY2020SoftenedAnnual report
「The dividend for FY2020 will be considered after assessing future business performance, as financial markets are expected to remain uncertain for the time being and performance may fluctuate significantly depending on market trends. The amount is therefore undecided at this time. In addition, in light of continued uncertainty in market trends and the current status of valuation differences on other securities, the company plans to pay dividends from surplus for FY2020 once a year, as a year-end dividend.」
While the company paid an annual dividend of ¥50 for FY2019, the dividend amount for FY2020 was left undecided, and the policy changed from an interim and year-end dividend to a single year-end dividend. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 14 November 2019, the company resolved as follows regarding the interim dividend for the 14th fiscal year. Interim dividends ................................ ¥93,736 million Interim dividend per share ................ ¥25.00」
The company continued its policy of paying an interim dividend of ¥25 per share, forming part of an annual dividend of ¥50. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Specifically, through the end of FY2020, the company will secure an annual dividend of ¥50 per share and aim to provide a stable dividend per share. It will also consider implementing additional shareholder return policies depending on future regulatory trends, profit growth, the strengthening of retained earnings and other conditions.」
The company continued its policy of securing an annual dividend of ¥50 through the end of FY2020 and paid an annual dividend of ¥50 for FY2018. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 14 November 2018, the company resolved as follows regarding the interim dividend for the 13th fiscal year. Interim dividends ................................ ¥93,736 million Interim dividend per share ................ ¥25.00」
The company has continued paying an interim dividend of ¥25 per share as part of the ¥50 annual dividend. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「14 November 2018 Board of Directors Common stock 93,736 Retained earnings 25.00 30 September 2018 6 December 2018」
Regarding the interim dividend with a record date of 30 September 2018, the company resolved to pay ¥25 per share, or ¥93,736 million in total. The interim dividend forming part of the ¥50 annual dividend has continued. - FY2018ReframedAnnual report
「Going forward, the company will secure an annual dividend of ¥50 per share through the end of FY2020 and aim to provide a stable dividend per share. It will also consider implementing additional shareholder return policies depending on future regulatory trends, profit growth, the strengthening of retained earnings and other conditions.」
The shareholder return target changed from a guideline of a payout ratio of at least 50% through FY2017 to a policy of securing an annual dividend of ¥50 through the end of FY2020. The payout ratio for FY2017 was 53.1%. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The annual dividend on common stock for FY2016 was set at ¥50 per share (including an interim dividend of ¥25).」
The annual dividend for FY2016 was set at ¥50 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of 60.03%. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 14 November 2016, the company resolved as follows regarding the interim dividend for the 11th fiscal year. Total interim dividends ................................ ¥93,736 million Interim dividend per share ........................ ¥25.00」
Regarding the interim dividend with a record date of 30 September 2016, the company resolved to pay and made a payment of ¥93,736 million in total, or ¥25 per share. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Through the end of FY2017, the company aims to provide a stable dividend per share, using a payout ratio of at least 50% of net income as a guideline.」
The company indicated that it would consider stable dividends and additional shareholder returns while maintaining adequate retained earnings.