Maintaining Stable Dividends While Securing Retained Earnings
First written in FY2016. 20 of 31 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「For the final dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026, the Company plans to submit a resolution for a dividend of ¥24 per share at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 26 June 2026. The annual dividend will be ¥42 per share, including the ¥18 interim dividend already paid.」
The Company plans an annual dividend of ¥42 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026, comprising an interim dividend of ¥18 and a final dividend of ¥24, up from ¥21 in the previous fiscal year. This is based on the policy of using the higher of a 60% dividend payout ratio or 3.0% DOE. - FY2026-H1RaisedAnnual report
「26 June 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 603 12.0 31 March 2025 27 June 2025 Retained earnings 30 October 2025 Board of Directors Common shares 906 18.0 30 September 2025 26 November 2025 Retained earnings」
The final dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2025 was ¥12 per share, and the interim dividend with a record date of 30 September 2025 was ¥18 per share, up from the previous fiscal year's final dividend of ¥10 and interim dividend of ¥9. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「Through the fiscal year ended March 2025, the Company's dividend policy was to continue paying stable dividends while securing retained earnings necessary for future business development and strengthening its financial base, with a consolidated dividend payout ratio of at least 40%. From the fiscal year ending March 2026, the Company has changed its dividend policy, reflecting the nature of its business, which maintains a stable earnings base over the long term, to "stable and continuous profit returns" and "dividend increases linked to improved performance." In addition to a "60% dividend payout ratio," it now uses a "3.0% DOE (dividend on equity)" as a dividend metric.」
The profit-return policy was changed from a consolidated dividend payout ratio of at least 40% to the higher of a 60% consolidated dividend payout ratio or 3.0% DOE from the fiscal year ending March 2026 onward, raising the target level. - FY2025-H1RaisedAnnual report
「27 June 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 501,876 10.0 31 March 2024 28 June 2024 Retained earnings 31 October 2024 Board of Directors Common shares 452,597 9.0 30 September 2024 27 November 2024 Retained earnings」
The final dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2024 was ¥10 per share, and the interim dividend with a record date of 30 September 2024 was ¥9 per share, both higher than the previous dividend level of ¥7 per share. - FY2024RaisedAnnual report
「Based on the policy described above, the Company decided to pay a dividend of ¥17 per share for the current fiscal year, including an interim dividend of ¥7.」
While maintaining the policy of continuing stable dividends while securing retained earnings, the annual dividend was increased from ¥14 to ¥17 per share. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 26 October 2023, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividends: ¥351,313 thousand (b) Dividend per share: ¥7.00」
An interim dividend of ¥7 per share was approved, maintaining the previous stable dividend level. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 27 October 2022, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividends: ¥350,264 thousand (b) Dividend per share: ¥7.00」
An interim dividend of ¥7 per share was paid, maintaining a dividend level in line with the policy of continuing stable dividends while securing retained earnings. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 27 October 2022, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividends: ¥350,264 thousand (b) Dividend per share: ¥7.00 (c) Effective date of the claim for payment and payment commencement date: 25 November 2022」
An interim dividend of ¥7 per share was approved, maintaining the previous stable dividend level. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「29 June 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 349,585 7.0 31 March 2022 30 June 2022 Retained earnings」
A final dividend of ¥7 per share was paid, maintaining a dividend level in line with the policy of continuing stable dividends while securing retained earnings. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「Our basic policy for profit allocation is to continue paying stable dividends while securing the retained earnings necessary for future business development and strengthening our management structure.」
The basic policy of continuing stable dividends while securing retained earnings was reaffirmed, and the annual dividend was maintained at ¥14 per share. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 28 October 2021, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividends: ¥349,586 thousand (b) Dividend per share: ¥7.00」
An interim dividend of ¥7 per share was paid, maintaining the previous stable dividend level. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 28 October 2021, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividends: ¥349,586 thousand (b) Dividend per share: ¥7.00」
An interim dividend of ¥7 per share was approved, maintaining a dividend level in line with the policy of continuing stable dividends while securing retained earnings. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「29 June 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 349,377 7.0 31 March 2021 30 June 2021 Retained earnings」
A final dividend of ¥7 per share was paid, maintaining a dividend level in line with the policy of continuing stable dividends. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At the Board of Directors meeting held on 29 October 2020, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current fiscal year.」
An interim dividend of ¥7 per share was approved, maintaining a dividend level in line with the policy of continuing stable dividends while securing retained earnings. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「26 June 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 348,902 7.0 31 March 2020 29 June 2020 Retained earnings」
A final dividend of ¥7 per share was paid, maintaining a dividend level in line with the policy of continuing stable dividends while securing retained earnings. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 October 2019, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividends: ¥348,656 thousand (b) Dividend per share: ¥7.00」
An interim dividend of ¥7 per share was approved, maintaining a dividend level in line with the policy of continuing stable dividends while securing retained earnings. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「27 June 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 348,316 7.0 31 March 2019 28 June 2019 Retained earnings」
A final dividend of ¥7 per share was paid, maintaining a dividend level consistent with the policy of continuing stable dividends while securing retained earnings. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Our basic policy for profit allocation is to continue paying stable dividends while securing the retained earnings necessary for future business development and strengthening our management structure.」
The basic policy of continuing stable dividends while securing retained earnings was reaffirmed, and the annual dividend was maintained at ¥14 per share. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 25 October 2018, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividends: ¥348,318 thousand (b) Dividend per share: ¥7.00」
An interim dividend of ¥7 per share was paid, maintaining the dividend level raised in the previous fiscal year. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 28 June 2018, a total dividend of ¥348,288 thousand, or ¥7.0 per share, was approved for common shares, with effect from 29 June 2018.」
A dividend of ¥7 per share was paid, maintaining the dividend level raised from the previous fiscal year. - FY2018RaisedAnnual report
「Based on the policy described above, the Company decided to pay a dividend of ¥14 per share for the current fiscal year, including an interim dividend of ¥7. As a result, the consolidated dividend payout ratio for the fiscal year was 32.3%.」
The annual dividend increased to ¥14 per share from ¥13 in the previous fiscal year. The stable dividend policy has been maintained. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 26 October 2017, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividends: ¥361,760 thousand (b) Dividend per share: ¥7.00」
An interim dividend of ¥7 per share was paid, maintaining the dividend level raised in the previous quarter. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 26 October 2017, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividends: ¥361,760 thousand (b) Dividend per share: ¥7.00」
An interim dividend of ¥7 per share was approved, maintaining the dividend level raised previously. - FY2018-Q1RaisedAnnual report
「Dividend payments (Resolution) Class of shares Total dividends (¥ thousand) Dividend per share (¥) Record date Effective date Source of dividends 29 June 2017 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 361,676 7.0 31 March 2017 30 June 2017 Retained earnings」
The dividend per share increased from the previously reported ¥6 to ¥7, demonstrating an actual increase in the dividend level. No change to the basic policy itself was stated. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 27 October 2016, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividends: ¥310,007 thousand (b) Dividend per share: ¥6.00」
An interim dividend of ¥6 per share was paid, indicating the continuation of stable dividends. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 27 October 2016, the following resolution was passed concerning the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividends: ¥310,007 thousand (b) Dividend per share: ¥6.00」
An interim dividend of ¥6 per share was approved, the same as in the same period of the previous year, indicating the continuation of stable dividends. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Our basic policy is to continue paying stable dividends while securing the retained earnings necessary for future business development and strengthening our financial base.」
The policy is to balance retained earnings for business investment and financial strengthening with stable dividends.