Dividend policy based on stable distribution of earnings
First written in FY2016. 8 of 14 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-06-29.
38 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- 2026-06-29RestatedEarnings presentation
「The Company regards the return of profits to shareholders as one of its key policies. While comprehensively considering retained earnings for strengthening the corporate base and future business development, as well as the earnings outlook, we intend to maintain stable dividends with a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 50% or more as a guideline. We also intend to combine this with flexible share buybacks, pursuing shareholder returns with flexibility while keeping our ROE target in view.」
The shareholder return policy combining a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 50% or more, stable dividends and share buybacks was reiterated. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「We regard the return of profits to shareholders as one of our key policies. Taking comprehensive account of retained earnings for strengthening our corporate foundation and future business development, as well as our earnings outlook, we will strive to maintain stable dividends, using a consolidated dividend payout ratio of at least 50% as a guideline.」
The policy of using a consolidated dividend payout ratio of at least 50% as a guideline continued, with a ¥3.4 billion share repurchase implemented and an annual dividend of ¥82 planned. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Reason for acquiring treasury shares To return profits to shareholders and improve capital efficiency. Total number of shares acquired: 1,082,600 shares Total acquisition cost: ¥1,447,436,200」
The acquisition of treasury shares to return profits to shareholders and improve capital efficiency was confirmed on 1 July 2025, involving 1,082,600 shares at a total acquisition cost of ¥1,447,436,200. - FY2024RaisedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥23 per share in accordance with the basic policy. As an interim dividend of ¥17 per share has already been paid, the annual dividend will be ¥40 per share.」
The annual dividend increased from ¥34 to ¥40 per share. A ¥17 interim dividend and a ¥23 year-end dividend were paid, expanding shareholder returns in line with the dividend policy. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Reason for acquiring treasury shares To return profits to shareholders and improve capital efficiency. Total number of shares acquired: 2,098,600 shares Total acquisition cost: ¥3,271,717,400」
On 2 July 2024, 2,098,600 treasury shares were acquired to return profits to shareholders and improve capital efficiency. The specific implementation of the total payout policy, including share repurchases, was confirmed. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「We regard the return of profits to shareholders as one of our key policies. Taking comprehensive account of retained earnings for strengthening our corporate foundation and future business development, as well as our earnings outlook, we will strive to maintain stable dividends, using a consolidated dividend payout ratio of at least 50% as a guideline. In addition, including share repurchases, our policy is to achieve a cumulative total payout ratio of at least 100% for 2023-2025.」
The policy of a consolidated dividend payout ratio of at least 50% and a cumulative total payout ratio of at least 100% for 2023-2025 continued to be disclosed. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「We will strive to maintain stable dividends, using a consolidated dividend payout ratio of at least 50% as a guideline. In addition, including share repurchases, our policy is to achieve a cumulative total payout ratio of at least 100% for 2023-2025.」
The existing stable dividend policy was supplemented by numerical targets of a consolidated dividend payout ratio of at least 50% and a cumulative total payout ratio of at least 100% for 2023-2025. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「19 February 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 1,013 15.00 20 November 2018 20 February 2019 Retained earnings」
In line with the policy of stable shareholder returns, the ¥15-per-share interim dividend for the previous fiscal year was paid during the cumulative period. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「19 February 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 1,013 15.00 20 November 2018 20 February 2019 Retained earnings」
An interim dividend of ¥15 per share was paid in line with the dividend policy based on stable shareholder returns. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「We regard the return of profits to shareholders as one of our key policies. Our basic policy is to distribute earnings as steadily as possible, taking comprehensive account of retained earnings for strengthening our corporate foundation and future business development, as well as our earnings outlook.」
The policy of stable shareholder returns based on consideration of retained earnings, future business development, and the earnings outlook was reiterated. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「19 February 2018 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 743 11.00 20 November 2017 20 February 2018 Retained earnings」
An interim dividend of ¥11 per share for the 74th fiscal year was paid in line with the policy of stable shareholder returns. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「We regard the return of profits to shareholders as one of our key policies. Our basic policy is to distribute earnings as steadily as possible, taking comprehensive account of retained earnings for strengthening our corporate foundation and future business development, as well as our earnings outlook.」
The policy of stable shareholder returns based on consideration of retained earnings, future business development, and the earnings outlook was reiterated. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「17 February 2017 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 810 12.00 20 November 2016 20 February 2017 Retained earnings」
Under a resolution of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, dividends totaling ¥810 million, or ¥12 per common share, were paid. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We regard the return of profits to shareholders as one of our key policies. Our basic policy is to distribute earnings as steadily as possible, taking comprehensive account of retained earnings for strengthening our corporate foundation and future business development, as well as our earnings outlook.」
Shareholder returns were identified as a key policy, with a stable dividend policy based on comprehensive consideration of retained earnings, future business development, and the earnings outlook stated for the first time. The annual dividend for the fiscal year was ¥22 per share.