Improving Capital Efficiency and Enhancing Shareholder Returns
First written in FY2017-Q2. 16 of 27 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-11-02.
- 2026-11-02Advancedpress.jal.co.jp
「通期業績予想のEBIT1,800億円、純利益1,100億円ならびに年間配当金予想の1株当たり96円から変更はなく、中間配当金は1株当たり48円と決定しました。」
年間配当予想96円を維持し、中間配当48円を決定したという株主還元の具体的な進展が報じられた。 - 2026-11-02RestatedDividends
「当社は、株主の皆さまへの還元を経営の最重要事項のひとつとしてとらえており、将来における企業成長と経営環境の変化に対応するための投資や強固な財務体質構築に資する内部留保を確保しつつ、継続的・安定的な配当に加え、自己株式の取得を柔軟に行うことで、株主の皆さまへの還元を積極的に行うことを基本方針としております。」
株主還元を重視し、投資・財務体質との両立を図りながら継続的・安定的な配当と柔軟な自己株式取得を行う基本方針を再確認した。普通株式の中間配当48円および第１回社債型種類株式の中間配当131.50円を決定し、普通株式の年間配当予想96円も維持している。 - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Although consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2026 exceeded the earnings forecast announced on 2 March 2026, we decided to leave the dividend forecast unchanged in light of the current situation in the Middle East. The proposed year-end dividend is ¥50 per share, bringing the annual dividend to ¥96 per share when combined with the interim dividend of ¥46.」
The annual dividend was ¥96, and approximately ¥20 billion of treasury stock was also acquired. We continue to implement our shareholder return policy of a payout ratio of approximately 35%, a total payout ratio of approximately 35–50% and a total shareholder return ratio of at least 3%. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Under our current medium-term management plan, we have made shareholder returns with a payout ratio of approximately 35% or more as a guideline. In addition, we aim for a total payout ratio of approximately 50%, based on the combined amount of dividends and share buybacks. In light of recent business performance and our cash allocation, we reached this resolution.」
Under a policy targeting a payout ratio of approximately 35% or more and a total payout ratio of approximately 50%, we resolved to acquire up to 8 million shares of treasury stock for a maximum of ¥20 billion during the period from 31 October 2025 to 31 March 2026. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year ended March 2025, the proposed year-end dividend is ¥46 per share, based on our outlook for full-year consolidated results and future cash-flow generation. Combined with the interim dividend of ¥40, the annual dividend will be ¥86 per share. For the fiscal year ending March 2026, the forecast annual dividend is ¥92 per share, including a forecast interim dividend of ¥46 per share.」
The annual dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2025 was set at ¥86, and the forecast annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 was raised to ¥92. We also acquired 450,000 shares of treasury stock during the fiscal year. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「18 June 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock Retained earnings 19,665 45.00 31 March 2024 19 June 2024 1 November 2024 Board of Directors Common stock Retained earnings 17,462 40.00 30 September 2024 5 December 2024 Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors dated 31 July 2024, we acquired 450,000 shares of treasury stock.」
We paid a dividend of ¥45 per share for the fiscal year ended March 2024 and resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥40 per share based on the record date of 30 September 2024. In addition, we acquired 450,000 shares of treasury stock, continuing and giving concrete form to our shareholder returns. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year ended March 2024, the year-end dividend will be ¥45 per share, based on our outlook for full-year consolidated results and future cash-flow generation. Combined with the interim dividend of ¥30, the annual dividend will be ¥75 per share. For the fiscal year ending March 2025, the forecast annual dividend is ¥80 per share, including a forecast interim dividend of ¥40 per share.」
The annual dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2024 was ¥75 following the resumption of dividend payments, and the forecast annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2025 was set at ¥80. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「31 October 2023 Board of Directors Common stock Retained earnings 13,110 30.00 30 September 2023 4 December 2023」
The Board of Directors resolved to pay a total interim dividend of ¥13,110 million, or ¥30 per share, for fiscal 2023, continuing shareholder returns following the resumption of dividend payments. - FY2024-Q1AchievedAnnual report
「23 June 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders 10,925 25.00 31 March 2023 26 June 2023」
We paid a total of ¥10,925 million, or ¥25 per share, as the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2023, implementing the policy of resuming dividend payments by the end of that fiscal year. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「With regard to the dividend amount during the “Sustainable Growth Phase,” we will determine the dividend with a payout ratio of approximately 35% as a guideline, while emphasizing continuity, stability and predictability. In addition, we will actively and flexibly consider share buybacks in light of our financial position and other factors.」
While paying no dividend in fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2021, we gave concrete form to our shareholder return policy for the Sustainable Growth Phase, targeting a payout ratio of approximately 35%, a total payout ratio of approximately 35–50% and a total shareholder return ratio of at least 3%, and aimed to resume dividend payments by the end of the fiscal year ending March 2023. - FY2021SoftenedAnnual report
「In light of these circumstances, we determined that it was appropriate to prioritize securing liquidity on hand and maintaining financial soundness, and therefore did not pay a year-end dividend for the fiscal year.」
While maintaining our shareholder return policy, including stable dividends and share buybacks, we paid no year-end dividend for the fiscal year, prioritizing liquidity on hand and financial soundness. - FY2021-Q3Capital strengthening through a public offeringAnnual report
「As of 31 December, the company had secured on-hand liquidity of approximately ¥750 billion」
In addition to its traditional capital policy centered on shareholder returns, the company strengthened its capital base by approximately ¥182.9 billion through a public offering and a third-party allotment, and secured on-hand liquidity of approximately ¥750 billion. - FY2020Completion of treasury share repurchases and cancellations and no year-end dividendAnnual report
「By March, the company had repurchased 11.89 million treasury shares for ¥40 billion and canceled all of them.」
The company completed the repurchase and full cancellation of 11.89 million treasury shares for ¥40 billion. Meanwhile, it prioritized securing on-hand liquidity because of the spread of COVID-19 and paid no year-end dividend for the fiscal year. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「By September, the company had repurchased 5,818,100 treasury shares for ¥20 billion and canceled all of them. In addition, at a meeting of the Board of Directors in October, it resolved to repurchase up to 8 million of its common shares or ¥20 billion and cancel all shares acquired, and began repurchases in November. As part of disciplined debt utilization, it also issued ¥20 billion in straight bonds in December with maturities of 5 and 10 years.」
The company completed the repurchase and full cancellation of 5,818,100 treasury shares for ¥20 billion and began an additional repurchase program capped at 8 million shares or ¥20 billion. It also issued ¥20 billion in straight bonds with 5- and 10-year maturities. - FY2020-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「As part of its financial strategy, the company had repurchased 5,818,100 treasury shares for ¥20 billion by 20 September to enhance capital efficiency and achieve stable shareholder returns. At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 23 October, it resolved to cancel all treasury shares acquired. In addition, at a meeting held on 31 October, it resolved to repurchase up to 8 million of its common shares or ¥20 billion and cancel all shares acquired.」
Against the previous repurchase plan capped at 7 million shares or ¥20 billion, the company repurchased 5,818,100 shares for ¥20 billion and resolved on a new repurchase and full cancellation program capped at 8 million shares or ¥20 billion. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of its financial strategy, the company began repurchasing up to 7 million of its common shares or ¥20 billion from 7 May 2019 to enhance capital efficiency and achieve stable shareholder returns. All treasury shares acquired under this program are scheduled to be canceled.」
The company began repurchasing up to 7 million shares or ¥20 billion and indicated that all shares acquired would be canceled. In June 2019, it also paid a dividend of ¥55 per share, totaling ¥19.189 billion. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「19 June 2018 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares Retained earnings 20,195 57.50 31 October 2018 Board of Directors Common shares Retained earnings 19,189 55.00」
The company paid a year-end dividend of ¥57.50 per share and an interim dividend of ¥55.00 per share for 2018, concretely implementing shareholder returns. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Toward achieving both a strong financial position and high capital efficiency, we canceled 4,687,100 treasury shares in May, equivalent to 1.33% of the total number of issued shares before the cancellation. In September, as part of disciplined debt utilization, we issued ¥20 billion in straight bonds with maturities of 10 and 20 years, working to enhance capital efficiency and achieve stable shareholder returns.」
The company canceled 4,687,100 treasury shares and issued ¥20 billion in straight bonds, concretely pursuing strong capital efficiency, a sound financial position and shareholder returns. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 28 February 2018, the company resolved to repurchase treasury shares pursuant to paragraph 1 of Article 156 of the Companies Act, as applied with the necessary changes under paragraph 3 of Article 165, and carried out the repurchase. As a result, treasury shares increased by ¥9,999 million during the first-quarter cumulative consolidated period. In addition, at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 27 April 2018, the company resolved to cancel treasury shares pursuant to Article 178 and carried out the cancellation on 23 May 2018. As a result, retained earnings and treasury shares each decreased by ¥19,999 million during the first-quarter cumulative consolidated period.」
The company repurchased treasury shares for ¥9.999 billion and canceled treasury shares equivalent to ¥19.999 billion, rather than ¥1.999 billion. It concretely implemented measures to enhance capital efficiency and return profits to shareholders through the repurchase and cancellation of treasury shares. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Dividend payment Resolution Class of shares Source of dividend Total dividends (¥ million) Dividend per share (¥) Record date Effective date 31 October 2017 Board of Directors Common shares Retained earnings 18,562 52.50 30 September 2017 4 December 2017」
An interim dividend totaling ¥18.562 billion, or ¥52.50 per share, was paid. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 October 2017, the company resolved as follows regarding the interim dividend. Total dividends ¥18,562 million Dividend per share ¥52.50 Effective date and payment commencement date 4 December 2017」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend totaling ¥18.562 billion, or ¥52.50 per share, specifying the shareholder return. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「22 June 2017 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares Retained earnings 33,236 94 31 March 2017 23 June 2017」
Based on a resolution at the annual general meeting of shareholders in June 2017, the company paid a dividend of ¥94 per share, totaling ¥33.236 billion. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 October 2016, the company resolved to repurchase treasury shares pursuant to Article 156 of the Companies Act, as applied with the necessary changes under Article 165, paragraph 3, and carried out the repurchase. As a result, treasury shares increased by ¥19,999 million during the nine-month period ended 31 December 2016, reaching ¥20,538 million at the end of the nine-month consolidated accounting period.」
The company resolved to and carried out a treasury share repurchase, increasing treasury shares by ¥19,999 million during the nine-month period ended 31 December 2016. - FY2017-Q2First statedAnnual report
「To enhance capital efficiency and expand shareholder returns」
The company resolved to repurchase up to 15 million common shares or ¥30 billion from 1 November 2016 through 31 March 2017, and plans to cancel all shares repurchased.