Initiation of dividends from the fiscal year ending October 2022 and a 30% payout ratio
First written in FY2021. 5 of 10 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026-H1.
- FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Total dividends ¥854 million / Dividend per share ¥60.00 / Effective date of the dividend payment claim and payment commencement date 30 January 2026」
Under the policy of paying the higher of the amount based on a 50% payout-ratio benchmark and ¥60 per share, the Company paid a year-end dividend of ¥854 million, or ¥60 per share, for the fiscal year ended October 2025 on 30 January 2026. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「Regarding dividends of surplus, the Company's policy is to pay the higher of the amount calculated using a 50% payout ratio and ¥60.00 per share, while securing retained earnings for medium- to long-term business development. ... At the Board of Directors meeting held on 15 December 2025, the dividend for the current fiscal year was resolved at ¥60.00 per share, resulting in total dividends of ¥854 million.」
The payout-ratio benchmark was raised from 30% to 50%, and the minimum dividend was changed to ¥60 per share. The Company actually paid ¥60 per share for the fiscal year ended October 2025 and expects to pay the same amount in the next fiscal year. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「13 December 2024 Board of Directors Common shares 397 28.07 31 October 2024 31 January 2025」
For the fiscal year ended October 2024, the Company paid a dividend of ¥28.07 per share, totalling ¥397 million, on 31 January 2025. The dividend per share was maintained. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「15 December 2023 Board of Directors Common shares ¥422 million ¥28.07 31 October 2023 29 January 2024」
It was confirmed that a dividend of ¥28.07 per share, totalling ¥422 million, based on the dividend policy for the fiscal year ended October 2023, was paid on 29 January 2024. - FY2023RaisedAnnual report
「Regarding dividends of surplus, the Company's policy is to pay the higher of the amount calculated using a 30% payout ratio and the most recent dividend per share, while securing retained earnings for medium- to long-term business development. ... The dividend for the next fiscal year is expected to be ¥28.07 per share, the same as the dividend for the current fiscal year.」
The 30% payout-ratio benchmark, which was not stated in the previous fiscal year, was explicitly included again. The Company also stated that it would use the higher of the amount calculated under the benchmark and the most recent dividend, and expects a dividend of ¥28.07 per share for the next fiscal year. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「This was mainly attributable to a ¥225 million decrease in cash and cash equivalents, a ¥283 million increase in trade and other receivables, a ¥42 million increase in inventories associated with the provision of shareholder benefits, and a ¥14 million increase in other current assets.」
The provision of shareholder benefits was specifically reflected in the explanation of the financial position and disclosed as a factor behind the ¥42 million increase in inventories. Dividends of ¥421 million were also paid. The previous 30% payout-ratio benchmark and a specific dividend for the next fiscal year were not established. - FY2022SoftenedAnnual report
「The Company's basic policy on profit distribution is to continue paying stable dividends while securing retained earnings necessary for future business development and strengthening its financial position. At the Board of Directors meeting held on 15 December 2022, the dividend for the fiscal year was resolved at ¥28.07 per share, resulting in total dividends of ¥421 million. The Company plans to provide comprehensive shareholder returns, including shareholder benefits, but the dividend for the next fiscal year remains undecided as of this date.」
Although dividends were paid from the fiscal year ended October 2022, the previous 30% payout-ratio benchmark was not explicitly stated, and the dividend for the next fiscal year was left undecided. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「The Company plans to pay dividends from the fiscal year ended October 2022, using a payout ratio of 30% as a benchmark.」
The Company had previously paid no dividends and prioritised retained earnings, but has stated a specific payout ratio as its post-listing dividend policy.