Maintaining stable dividends
First written in FY2016. 4 of 32 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-07-30.
- 2026-07-30RestatedEarnings presentation materials
「During the period covered by the medium-term management plan SHINKA Plus ONE 2.0, the policy is to maintain stable and continuous shareholder returns based on a consolidated payout ratio of 50% or DOE of 3.5% as a benchmark, with the annual dividend set at a minimum of ¥19 per share.」
The company reiterates its policy of using a consolidated payout ratio of 50% or DOE of 3.5% as a benchmark and setting the annual dividend at a minimum of ¥19 per share. - FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「Based on the policy described above, the company plans to submit a resolution at the annual shareholders meeting to be held on 17 June 2026, setting the year-end dividend for the fiscal year at ¥24 per share. Including the interim dividend of ¥10, the dividend for the current fiscal year will be ¥34 per share annually.」
In addition to the ¥10 interim dividend, a year-end dividend of ¥24 and an annual dividend of ¥34 are planned, an increase from the previous year's annual dividend of ¥21. The policy of targeting a dividend payout ratio of 50% or DOE of 3.5% is also being continued. - FY2026-H1¥10 Interim Dividend ApprovedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 5 November 2025, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current fiscal year. (a) Total dividend amount: ¥582 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥10.00 (c) Effective date of the payment claim and payment commencement date: 26 November 2025」
An interim dividend of ¥10 per share, totaling ¥582 million, was decided for the current fiscal year. This was an increase from ¥5 per share in the previous interim period. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「During the period covered by the new medium-term management plan beginning with the fiscal year ending March 2026, the company will continue to pay stable dividends based on a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 50% or DOE of 3.5%, and the annual dividend will have a floor of ¥19.」
In addition to its stable dividend policy, the company presented new return guidelines of a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 50% or DOE of 3.5%, with an annual dividend floor of ¥19. The annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2025 is expected to be ¥21. - FY2025-H1Annual dividend of ¥16 and interim dividend of ¥5 implemented and decidedAnnual report
「19 June 2024 Annual shareholders meeting Common shares 946 16.00 31 March 2024 20 June 2024 Retained earnings 1 November 2024 Board of Directors Common shares 295 5.00 30 September 2024 27 November 2024 Retained earnings」
The year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2024 was ¥16 per share, and the interim dividend for the current interim period was ¥5 per share. The actual and decided amounts increased from the previous year's year-end dividend of ¥10 and interim dividend of ¥3. - FY2024-Q2Interim dividend of ¥3 decidedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 2 November 2023, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current fiscal year. (a) Total dividend amount: ¥180 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥3.00 (c) Effective date of the payment claim and payment commencement date: 29 November 2023」
An interim dividend of ¥3 per share, totaling ¥180 million, was decided for the current fiscal year. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「22 June 2023 Annual shareholders meeting Common shares 601 10.00 31 March 2023 23 June 2023 Retained earnings」
The company is reiterating that it paid the ¥10 per-share year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2023 on 23 June 2023. - FY2023Annual dividend increased to ¥10Annual report
「For dividends for the fiscal year, based on the basic policy described above, the annual shareholders meeting resolution dated 22 June 2023 set the year-end dividend at ¥10 per share.」
While maintaining a stable dividend policy, the dividend increased from ¥8 per share for the fiscal year ended March 2022 to a year-end dividend of ¥10 per share for the fiscal year ended March 2023. - FY2023-Q1¥8 fiscal year-end dividend paidAnnual report
「23 June 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 482 8.00 31 March 2022 24 June 2022 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥8 per share was paid as the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2022. - FY2022¥8 year-end dividend approvedAnnual report
「Based on the basic policy above, the year-end dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥8 per share by resolution of the shareholders' meeting held on 23 June 2022.」
The stable dividend policy was continued, and the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2022 was set at ¥8 per share. - FY2022-Q1¥8 fiscal year-end dividend paidAnnual report
「23 June 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 489 8.00 31 March 2021 24 June 2021 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥8 per share was paid on 24 June 2021 as the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2021. - FY2021Annual dividend decreased to ¥8Annual report
「Based on the basic policy above, the year-end dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥8 per share by resolution of the shareholders' meeting held on 23 June 2021.」
While maintaining the stable dividend policy, the annual dividend decreased from ¥13 in the previous fiscal year, which included the commemorative dividend marking the Company's 100th anniversary, to a year-end dividend of ¥8 in the current fiscal year. - FY2021-Q2¥8 fiscal year-end dividend paidAnnual report
「24 June 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 489 8.00 31 March 2020 25 June 2020 Retained earnings」
The payment of ¥8 per share as the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2020 is reiterated. - FY2021-Q1¥8 fiscal year-end dividend paidAnnual report
「24 June 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 489 8.00 31 March 2020 25 June 2020 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥8 per share was paid as the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2020. - FY2020Annual dividend increased to ¥13Annual report
「Based on the basic policy above, the year-end dividend for the fiscal year is ¥8 per share. Together with the interim dividend of ¥5 per share already paid, including the ¥3 commemorative dividend marking the Company's 100th anniversary, the annual dividend is ¥13 per share.」
Under the stable dividend policy, the annual dividend, comprising the ¥5 interim dividend and ¥8 year-end dividend, was ¥13, including the commemorative dividend marking the Company's 100th anniversary. - FY2020-Q3¥5 interim dividend payment reiteratedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 1 November 2019, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current fiscal year. (a) Total dividends: ¥308 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥5.00 (c) Effective date for payment claims and payment commencement date: 29 November 2019」
The details and payment commencement date of the ¥5-per-share interim dividend, including the ¥3 commemorative dividend marking the Company's 100th anniversary, are reiterated. - FY2020-Q2¥5 interim dividend approved, including the 100th anniversary commemorative dividendAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 1 November 2019, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current fiscal year. (a) Total dividends: ¥308 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥5.00 (c) Effective date for payment claims and payment commencement date: 29 November 2019 Notes: 1. Payment will be made to shareholders listed or recorded in the shareholder registry as of 30 September 2019. 2. The dividend per share includes a ¥3.00 commemorative dividend marking the Company's 100th anniversary.」
Under the stable dividend policy, an interim dividend of ¥5 per share was approved. The amount includes a ¥3 commemorative dividend marking the Company's 100th anniversary. - FY2019-Q3¥2 interim dividend paidAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 2 November 2018, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current fiscal year. (a) Total dividends: ¥123 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥2.00 (c) Effective date for payment claims and payment commencement date: 28 November 2018」
The details of the ¥2-per-share interim dividend approved under the stable dividend policy, including the payment commencement date, are stated. - FY2019-Q2¥2 interim dividend approvedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 2 November 2018, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current fiscal year. (a) Total dividends: ¥123 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥2.00 (c) Effective date for payment claims and payment commencement date: 28 November 2018」
An interim dividend of ¥2 per share was approved for the current fiscal year. - FY2019-Q1¥8 fiscal year-end dividend paidAnnual report
「20 June 2018 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 493 8.00 31 March 2018 21 June 2018 Retained earnings」
A payment of ¥8 per share was recorded as the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2018. - FY2018-Q3Interim dividend payment recordedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 1 November 2017, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current fiscal year. (a) Total dividends: ¥123 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥2.00 (c) Effective date for payment claims and payment commencement date: 29 November 2017」
The dividend payment record for the ¥2-per-share interim dividend, including the payment commencement date, is also stated for the quarter. - FY2018-Q2¥2 interim dividend approvedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 1 November 2017, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current fiscal year. (a) Total dividends: ¥123 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥2.00 (c) Effective date for payment claims and payment commencement date: 29 November 2017」
Under the stable dividend policy, an interim dividend of ¥2 per share was approved for the current fiscal year. - FY2018-Q1¥8 fiscal year-end dividend paidAnnual report
「21 June 2017 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 493 8.00 31 March 2017 22 June 2017 Retained earnings」
A payment of ¥8 per share was recorded as the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2017. - FY2017Annual dividend increased to ¥10Annual report
「Based on the basic policy above, the year-end dividend for the fiscal year is ¥8 per share. Together with the interim dividend of ¥2 per share already paid, the annual dividend is ¥10 per share.」
Under the stable dividend policy, the annual dividend increased from ¥9 per share in the previous fiscal year to ¥10. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 4 November 2016, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current fiscal year. (a) Total dividends: ¥123 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥2.00 (c) Effective date for payment claims and payment commencement date: 30 November 2016」
The details of the interim dividend approved in the second-quarter report are reiterated. - FY2017-Q2Interim dividend approvedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 4 November 2016, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current fiscal year. (a) Total dividends: ¥123 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥2.00 (c) Effective date for payment claims and payment commencement date: 30 November 2016」
An interim dividend of ¥2 per share was approved for the current fiscal year. - FY2017-Q1Dividend payments increasedAnnual report
「Resolution 23 June 2016 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Class of shares Common shares Total dividends (¥ millions) 555 Dividend per share (¥) 9.00 Record date 31 March 2016 Effective date 24 June 2016 Source of dividends Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥9.00 per share was paid during the quarter, increasing the dividend payment from ¥7.00 per share in the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We recognize that returning profits to shareholders is one of our most important missions, and our basic policy is to pay stable dividends on an ongoing basis.」
The policy is to determine the dividend amount and frequency after taking into consideration the financial position and the medium- to long-term business environment.