Balancing Retained Earnings and Shareholder Returns
First written in FY2016. 14 of 23 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026Annual dividend of ¥137 and year-end dividend of ¥79 plannedAnnual report
「The interim dividend was set at ¥58 per common share. A year-end dividend of ¥79 per common share is scheduled to be submitted to the annual general meeting of shareholders to be held on 26 June 2026.」
In addition to the ¥58 interim dividend, a year-end dividend of ¥79 is planned, resulting in an expected annual dividend of ¥137 for the fiscal year ending March 2026. - FY2026-H1Interim dividend of ¥58 decidedAnnual report
「10 November 2025 Board of Directors meeting Common shares 3,716 Retained earnings 58.00 30 September 2025 5 December 2025」
Under the policy of balancing retained earnings and shareholder returns, an interim dividend of ¥58 per share was decided. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「We have established a shareholder return policy under which the payout ratio will be approximately 40%, dividends will increase progressively in line with profit growth, and share repurchases will be conducted flexibly.」
The previous policy of balancing retained earnings and shareholder returns was supplemented by an explicit payout ratio of 40%, progressive dividends and flexible share repurchases. - FY2025-H1Interim dividend of ¥45 decidedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting, 11 November 2024 Common shares 2,899 Retained earnings 45.00 30 September 2024 5 December 2024」
The Board of Directors decided on an interim dividend of ¥45 per share, with 30 September 2024 as the record date. - FY2024-Q2Interim dividend of ¥25 decidedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting, 13 November 2023 Common shares 1,642 Retained earnings 25.00 30 September 2023 5 December 2023」
Under the policy of balancing retained earnings and shareholder returns, an interim dividend of ¥25 per share was decided. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「In light of the public role of a regional financial institution, we seek to balance the appropriate accumulation of retained earnings to secure a stable management base over the long term and strengthen our financial position with the enhancement of shareholder returns. We have established a shareholder return policy under which the shareholder payout ratio, including dividends and share repurchases, will be at least 30%.」
The policy of balancing retained earnings and shareholder returns, with dividends and share repurchases together representing at least 30%, remains in place. - FY2023-Q2¥20 interim dividend approvedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting, 11 November 2022 Common shares 1,313 Retained earnings 20.00 30 September 2022 6 December 2022」
The Board of Directors decided on an interim dividend of ¥20 per share, with 30 September 2022 as the record date. - FY2023-Q1Increase in dividend per shareAnnual report
「Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, 29 June 2022 Common shares 2,681 40.00 31 March 2022 30 June 2022 Retained earnings」
The dividend per common share was ¥40, an increase from ¥35 stated for the same period of the previous year. The results of shareholder returns were presented under the policy of balancing retained earnings and shareholder returns. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「In light of the public role of a regional financial institution, we seek to balance the appropriate accumulation of retained earnings to secure a stable management base over the long term and strengthen our financial position with the enhancement of shareholder returns. We have established a shareholder return policy under which the shareholder payout ratio, including dividends and share repurchases, will be at least 30%.」
The previous policy of balancing retained earnings and shareholder returns was supplemented by a clear minimum shareholder payout ratio of 30%, including dividends and share repurchases. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, 29 June 2021 Common shares 2,369 35.00 31 March 2021 30 June 2021 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥35 per common share was paid, and shareholder returns have continued under the policy of balancing retained earnings and shareholder returns. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, 26 June 2020 Common shares 2,388 35.00 31 March 2020 29 June 2020 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥35 per common share was paid, and the shareholder return policy remains in place. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, 26 June 2020 Common shares 2,388 35.00 31 March 2020 29 June 2020 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥35 per common share was paid, confirming the continuation of shareholder returns. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, 27 June 2019 Common shares 2,412 35.00 31 March 2019 28 June 2019 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥35 per common share was paid, and the shareholder return policy remains in place. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「In light of the public role of a regional financial institution, our basic policy is to pursue both the appropriate accumulation of retained earnings to secure a stable management base over the long term and strengthen our financial position, and the enhancement of shareholder returns. We will also establish indicators such as profitability and capital efficiency as management targets and work to enhance shareholder value.」
The basic policy of balancing the strengthening of retained earnings and the financial position with shareholder returns was reiterated, and a dividend of ¥35 per common share was paid. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「In light of the public role of a regional financial institution, our basic policy is to pursue both the appropriate accumulation of retained earnings to secure a stable management base over the long term and strengthen our financial position, and the enhancement of shareholder returns. We will also establish indicators such as profitability and capital efficiency as management targets and work to enhance shareholder value.」
The basic policy of balancing the strengthening of retained earnings and the financial position with shareholder returns was reiterated, and a dividend of ¥35 per common share was paid. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, 29 June 2017 Common shares 2,449 35.00 31 March 2017 30 June 2017 Retained earnings」
It was stated that a dividend of ¥35 per common share, totaling ¥2.449 billion, was paid, confirming the continuation of shareholder returns. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, 29 June 2017 Common shares 2,449 35.00 31 March 2017 30 June 2017 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥35 per common share, totaling ¥2.449 billion, was paid, confirming the continuation of shareholder returns. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Common shares 2,486 35.00 31 March 2016 30 June 2016 Retained earnings」
It continues to be stated that a dividend of ¥35 per common share was paid. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Common shares 2,486 35.00 31 March 2016 30 June 2016 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥35 per common share for common shares for the fiscal year ended March 2016 was paid on 30 June 2016. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Common shares 2,486 35.00 31 March 2016 30 June 2016 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥35 per common share was paid, confirming the continuation of shareholder returns. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Our basic policy is to pursue both the appropriate accumulation of retained earnings to secure a stable management base over the long term and strengthen our financial position, and the enhancement of shareholder returns. We will also establish indicators such as profitability and capital efficiency as management targets and work to enhance shareholder value.」
Basic capital policy addressing retained earnings and the financial position, shareholder returns, profitability and capital efficiency, and shareholder value in an integrated manner.