Dividend per share
Fiscal year ending March 2026Each 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's basic policy is to ensure financial soundness by strengthening retained earnings and to continue paying stable dividends. With a payout ratio of 40% of net income attributable to owners of the parent as a guideline, the Company seeks to flexibly return profits to shareholders in line with business performance.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dividend per share | ¥9.00 → ¥10.00（11.1% increase） |
| Total Annual Dividends | Not disclosed → ¥17.00 (expected) |
| Previous-period results (per share) | Interim ¥4.00 / End of period ¥5.00 / Annual ¥9.00 |
| Total dividends | ¥1,248 million → ¥2,498 million |
| Record date | 31 March 2026 |
| Effective date | 29 June 2026 |
| Source of dividends | Retained earnings |
| Breakdown of Regular, Commemorative and Special Dividends | Ordinary dividend only. There is no commemorative or special dividend component. |
| Payout ratio | 34.3% (payout ratio based on net income attributable to owners of the parent; expected) |
| Dividend policy | The Company's basic policy is to ensure financial soundness by strengthening retained earnings and to continue paying stable dividends. With a payout ratio of 40% of net income attributable to owners of the parent as a guideline, the Company seeks to flexibly return profits to shareholders in line with business performance. |
| Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is Required | Scheduled to be submitted to the General Meeting of Shareholders |
| Fiscal Period Covered | Fiscal year ending March 2026 |
The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.This decision was based on a comprehensive consideration of the fact that results for the fiscal year ending March 2026 exceeded the published earnings forecast, the desire to respond to shareholders' ongoing support, and the Company's commitment to enhancing shareholder returns.