Policy of prioritizing growth investment and strengthening the financial position while aiming for stable dividends
First written in FY2021. 12 of 21 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-08-12.
- 2026-08-12AdvancedFinancial results presentation
「For the fiscal year ending March 2027, the company plans a per-share dividend of ¥85, an increase of ¥10, and will continue dividend increases since listing.」
Under its basic policy of stable dividends, the planned dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2027 has been raised from ¥75 to ¥85. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「For the current fiscal year, the company set the year-end dividend at ¥40 per share of common stock. As a result, the annual dividend was ¥75 per share, including the interim dividend of ¥35 per share, and the consolidated payout ratio for the fiscal year was 58.4%.」
Under its policy of maintaining stable dividends, the annual dividend increased from ¥65 in the previous fiscal year to ¥75, comprising a year-end dividend of ¥40 and an interim dividend of ¥35. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting held on 12 May 2025 Common stock ¥215,976 thousand Dividend per share ¥35 31 March 2025 9 June 2025 Board of Directors meeting held on 7 November 2025 Common stock ¥218,699 thousand Dividend per share ¥35 30 September 2025 8 December 2025」
Under its policy of maintaining stable dividends, the company resolved to pay ¥35 per share for both the year-end and interim dividends. The dividend increased from the previously disclosed ¥30 per share. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「The company plans to continue investing in recruitment-related expenses and equipment necessary for its growth, as well as in new businesses, including M&A. In addition, its basic policy for returning capital to shareholders is to maintain a stable dividend policy, with dividend decisions made after taking growth investments and necessary cash on hand into consideration.」
The company has reaffirmed its policy of continuing recruitment, equipment investment and investment in new businesses, including M&A, while determining shareholder returns based primarily on stable dividends. During the interim period, it paid an interim dividend of ¥30 per share and acquired 530,000 treasury shares. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on these basic policies, the company set the year-end dividend for the current fiscal year at ¥30 per share of common stock. As a result, the annual dividend was ¥55 per share, including the interim dividend of ¥25 per share, and the consolidated payout ratio for the fiscal year was 45.1%. Total number of shares to be acquired: 600,000 shares (maximum) (9.02% of the total number of issued shares excluding treasury shares)」
The annual dividend increased from ¥48 in the previous fiscal year to ¥55, resulting in a payout ratio of 45.1%. Subsequently, the company resolved to acquire up to 600,000 treasury shares for the purposes of M&A, returning capital to shareholders and improving capital efficiency, and acquired 530,000 shares. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 10 November 2023, the company resolved to pay a dividend from retained earnings as follows. (a) Total dividends: ¥165,120 thousand (b) Amount per share: ¥25.00 (c) Effective date of the payment claim and payment commencement date: 5 December 2023」
While continuing growth investment and investment in new businesses, including M&A, the company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥25 per share with a record date of 30 September 2023, with payment scheduled to commence on 5 December. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting held on 10 November 2023 Common stock ¥165,120 thousand Dividend per share ¥25 30 September 2023 5 December 2023」
While continuing to invest in new businesses, including growth investments and M&A, the company decided to pay an interim dividend of ¥25 per share with a record date of 30 September 2023. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 12 May 2023, the company resolved to pay a dividend from retained earnings as follows: total dividends of ¥129,442 thousand and ¥28.00 per share.」
The company disclosed payment of a year-end dividend of ¥28 per share based on its policy of continuing growth investment while returning capital to shareholders. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on these basic policies, the company set the year-end dividend for the current fiscal year at ¥28 per share of common stock. As a result, the annual dividend was ¥48 per share, including the interim dividend of ¥20 per share, and the consolidated payout ratio for the fiscal year was 35.6%.」
The policy of balancing growth investment, strengthening the financial position and returning capital to shareholders was implemented through an annual dividend of ¥48, comprising an interim dividend of ¥20 and a year-end dividend of ¥28. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The Group’s basic policy is to fund working capital requirements with internal funds. However, if working capital becomes necessary due to changes in the scale of operations or if funding needs arise in connection with new businesses, it plans to raise funds through bank borrowings or the issuance of new shares. In addition, no immediate funding shortfall has arisen as a result of the impact of COVID-19, and the Group continues to rely primarily on internal funds for working capital. The Group plans to continue investing in recruitment-related expenses and equipment necessary for its growth. However, if it has excess cash on hand and cannot identify investments expected to generate returns above shareholders’ required rate of return, it plans to return capital to shareholders through dividends or share buybacks.」
The company has reaffirmed its policy of continuing the recruitment and equipment investments necessary for growth, while returning capital to shareholders through dividends or share buybacks when no investment opportunities are available. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Total dividends: ¥183,216 thousand Dividend per share: ¥40 Record date: 31 March 2022 Effective date: 16 June 2022 Total dividends: ¥91,716 thousand Dividend per share: ¥20 Record date: 30 September 2022 Effective date: 5 December 2022」
The company paid a dividend of ¥40 per share and subsequently decided to pay an interim dividend of ¥20 per share. Its policy of returning capital to shareholders while continuing to invest for growth has been implemented and formalised through specific dividend payments. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The company plans to continue investing in recruitment-related expenses and equipment necessary for its growth. However, if it has excess cash on hand and cannot identify investments expected to generate returns above shareholders’ required rate of return, it plans to return capital to shareholders through dividends or share buybacks.」
The company has reaffirmed its policy of continuing the recruitment and equipment investments necessary for growth, while returning capital through dividends or share buybacks when no investment opportunities are available. - FY2022ReframedAnnual report
「For the time being, the company’s dividend policy is based on a target payout ratio of 30% and a DOE (dividend on equity) of 10%. However, the company may change its current dividend policy if it determines that investing in growth businesses is in shareholders’ interests.」
The company has moved from its previous policy of stable dividends and retained earnings to a specific dividend policy based on a target payout ratio of 30% and DOE of 10%. For the current fiscal year, it has paid a dividend of ¥40 per share, representing a consolidated payout ratio of 33.8%. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The Company plans to continue making investments related to hiring personnel and capital expenditures necessary for its growth. However, if it has excess cash on hand and cannot identify investments expected to generate returns exceeding shareholders' required rate of return, it plans to return capital to shareholders through dividends or share repurchases.」
The company has reaffirmed its policy of continuing to hire personnel and invest in equipment, while returning capital through dividends or share buybacks when no investment opportunities are available. - FY2022-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「The Company plans to continue making investments related to hiring personnel and capital expenditures necessary for its growth. However, if it has excess cash on hand and cannot identify investments expected to generate returns exceeding shareholders' required rate of return, it plans to return capital to shareholders through dividends or share repurchases.」
In addition to its policy of continuing growth investment, it has specified the conditions for returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases when investment opportunities are unavailable. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「The Company's basic policy is to pay continuous and stable dividends while retaining the internal funds necessary for future business expansion and strengthening its financial position.」
The Company will pay no dividend for the current fiscal year and will use retained earnings for investment in growth businesses, securing personnel, and improving retention.