Dividend per share
Fiscal year ending March 2027Each vertical step represents one dividend payment, and the total height of the accumulated steps represents the annual dividend for the period. For periods showing only the annual amount, the payment breakdown is not provided, so only the end point is plotted.
The record date is the cutoff date for determining which persons listed in the shareholder register on that date are entitled to receive dividends.Payments begin on the effective date.
The company prioritises stable dividends, with a basic policy of maintaining a consolidated payout ratio of 30% or higher and setting a floor for the annual dividend per share.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dividend per share | ¥7.00 → ¥10.00（Up 42.9% (on a post-split basis)） |
| Total Annual Dividends | ¥23.50 → ¥26.50（Up 12.8%） |
| Previous-period results (per share) | Interim ¥14.00 (equivalent to ¥7.00 on a post-split basis) / End of period ¥33.00 (equivalent to ¥16.50 on a post-split basis) / Annual ¥47.00 (equivalent to ¥23.50 on a post-split basis) |
| Total dividends | ¥117 million → ¥163 million |
| Record date | 30 September 2026 |
| Effective date | 1 December 2026 |
| Source of dividends | Retained earnings |
| Payout ratio | Consolidated payout ratio: expected to be approximately 30.2% (based on the annual dividend forecast of ¥26.50) |
| Dividend policy | The company prioritises stable dividends, with a basic policy of maintaining a consolidated payout ratio of 30% or higher and setting a floor for the annual dividend per share. |
| Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is Required | Board of Directors resolution only |
| Fiscal Period Covered | Fiscal year ending March 2027 |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The semiconductor-related mask business is driving profit growth, consolidated operating profit is expected to increase 26.4% year on year and exceed the previous forecast, and the business foundation is being strengthened. Taking into comprehensive consideration the company’s financial position and future funding needs, the aim is to return the fruits of its business performance to shareholders.