Implementation of Dividend Increase and Share Repurchases
First written in FY2016. 32 of 40 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-09-24.
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 1 May 2026, the Company resolved matters relating to the acquisition of treasury shares pursuant to Article 156 of the Companies Act, as applied by replacing the relevant terms under Article 165, Paragraph 3 of that Act, and also resolved to cancel treasury shares pursuant to Article 178 of the Companies Act. Maximum number of shares that may be acquired: 5,050,000 shares; maximum total acquisition cost: ¥5,000 million; acquisition period: 2 May 2026 to 18 September 2026.」
Following the acquisition and cancellation of approximately ¥2.5 billion of treasury shares in fiscal 2025, the Company approved the acquisition of up to ¥5 billion of treasury shares from May to September 2026 and the cancellation of all shares acquired. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company acquired approximately ¥2.5 billion of treasury shares from May to July 2025. All of the approximately ¥2.5 billion of treasury shares acquired during the fiscal year were canceled.」
The Company acquired approximately ¥2.5 billion of treasury shares from May to July 2025 and canceled all of the shares acquired. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company acquired approximately ¥6 billion of treasury shares from April to December 2024 and a further approximately ¥5 billion from December 2024 to March 2025. All of the approximately ¥11 billion of treasury shares acquired during the fiscal year were canceled. As a result, the annual dividend per share was ¥127, including the ¥50 interim dividend already paid.」
The Company acquired approximately ¥11 billion of treasury shares and canceled all of them, and paid a year-end dividend of ¥77 and an annual dividend of ¥127. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Company's Board of Directors held on 26 April 2024, the Company resolved to acquire treasury shares pursuant to Article 156 of the Companies Act, as applied by replacing the relevant terms under Article 165, Paragraph 3 of that Act, and acquired 850,700 treasury shares during the period from 30 April 2024 to 30 September 2024. At the same Board of Directors meeting, the Company resolved pursuant to Article 178 of the Companies Act to cancel treasury shares and retired 2,700,000 shares on 15 May 2024.」
Under the policy to acquire and cancel approximately ¥6 billion of treasury shares, the Company acquired 850,700 shares during the first half and canceled 2,700,000 shares. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「After comprehensively considering opportunities for growth investment and the capital position, the Company acquired approximately ¥1.6 billion of treasury shares from May to October 2023 and canceled them in November 2023. In addition, it acquired approximately ¥1 billion of treasury shares from February to March 2024 and canceled them in March 2024.」
The Company carried out the previously approved acquisition and cancellation of approximately ¥1.6 billion of treasury shares and additionally acquired and canceled approximately ¥1 billion from February to March 2024. The year-end dividend was ¥58 per share, resulting in an annual dividend of ¥103. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company acquired and canceled approximately ¥1.6 billion of treasury shares from May to October 2023. In addition, at a Board of Directors meeting in February 2024, it resolved to acquire and cancel up to ¥1 billion of treasury shares from February to March 2024.」
The Company acquired and canceled approximately ¥1.6 billion of treasury shares, and proceeded with a resolution to acquire and cancel up to ¥1 billion from February to March 2024. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company acquired 336,300 treasury shares during the period from 8 May 2023 to 26 September 2023. At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 October 2023, it approved an interim dividend of ¥45 per common share for the 52nd fiscal year.」
Under the policy to acquire up to ¥1.6 billion of treasury shares, the Company acquired 336,300 shares from May to September 2023. It also approved an interim dividend of ¥45 per share for the 52nd fiscal year. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「After comprehensively considering growth investment opportunities, the capital position and market conditions, including the recent share price, the Board of Directors resolved in April 2023 to acquire up to ¥1.6 billion of treasury shares from May to October 2023 and cancel them, in order to improve capital efficiency and further enhance shareholder returns.」
At a Board of Directors meeting in April 2023, the Company approved a new capital policy to acquire up to ¥1.6 billion of treasury shares from May to October 2023 and cancel the shares acquired. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year will be ¥70 per share, as initially forecast, including a ¥30 commemorative dividend, reflecting solid performance. As a result, the annual dividend per share will be ¥120, including the ¥50 interim dividend already paid, of which ¥20 was a commemorative dividend.」
The interim dividend of ¥50 and year-end dividend of ¥70 resulted in an annual dividend of ¥120 per share, including the commemorative dividend marking the Company's 50th anniversary. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company acquired 1,481,800 treasury shares from May to September 2022 and canceled all of the shares acquired above in October 2022. In addition, the interim dividend was set at ¥50 per share, including a ¥20 commemorative dividend marking the Company's 50th anniversary.」
Based on the resolution to acquire up to ¥5 billion of treasury shares, the Company acquired and canceled all 1,481,800 shares, and paid an interim dividend of ¥50 per share, including a ¥20 commemorative dividend marking the Company's 50th anniversary. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「After comprehensively considering opportunities for growth investment, the capital position and market conditions, including the recent share price, the Company acquired 1,481,800 treasury shares from May to September 2022 to improve capital efficiency and promote a greater return of profits to shareholders. In October 2022, it canceled all of the treasury shares acquired above.」
Based on the resolution to acquire up to ¥5 billion of treasury shares, the Company acquired 1,481,800 shares and canceled all of the acquired shares. - FY2023-Q1RaisedAnnual report
「After comprehensively considering opportunities for growth investment, the capital position and market conditions, including the recent share price, the Company resolved at a Board of Directors meeting in April 2022 to acquire and cancel up to ¥5 billion of treasury shares from May to December 2022, in order to improve capital efficiency and promote a greater return of profits to shareholders.」
The scale was increased from the previously disclosed resolution to acquire and cancel up to ¥1 billion of treasury shares to up to ¥5 billion from May to December 2022. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「To improve capital efficiency and promote a greater return of profits to shareholders, the Company acquired 385,200 treasury shares from April to June 2021. In addition, at a Board of Directors meeting held in February 2022, it resolved to acquire up to ¥1 billion of treasury shares from February to March 2022 and cancel part of the treasury shares held in March 2022.」
In addition to acquiring 385,200 treasury shares, the Company approved the acquisition of up to ¥1 billion from February to March 2022 and the cancellation of treasury shares in March 2022. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 28 October 2021, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the 50th fiscal year: total interim dividend ¥1,363,257 thousand; dividend per share ¥30.」
An interim dividend of ¥30 per share, totaling ¥1,362.57 million, was approved for the 50th fiscal year. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「From April to June 2021, the Company acquired 385,200 treasury shares to improve capital efficiency and promote a greater return of profits to shareholders.」
The Company acquired 385,200 treasury shares from April to June 2021, promoting improved capital efficiency and shareholder returns. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In May and June 2020, the Company acquired 444,100 treasury shares to improve capital efficiency and promote a greater return of profits to shareholders. The year-end dividend was set at ¥35 per share, an increase of ¥5 from the dividend forecast, because operating profit reached a record high and net income attributable to owners of the parent exceeded the initial earnings forecast. As a result, the annual dividend per share was ¥60, including the ¥25 interim dividend already paid.」
The Company acquired 444,100 treasury shares, set the year-end dividend at ¥35 per share and the annual dividend at ¥60. It is also stated that an additional 385,200 treasury shares were acquired after the filing. - FY2021-Q3Cited as achievedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 October 2020, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the 49th fiscal year: total interim dividend ¥1,145,427 thousand; dividend per share ¥25.」
The resolution dated 30 October 2020, the total amount of ¥1,145,427 thousand, the dividend of ¥25 per share and the payment record dated 24 November 2020 for the interim dividend for the 49th fiscal year are stated. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 October 2020, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the 49th fiscal year: total interim dividend ¥1,145,427 thousand; dividend per share ¥25.」
At the Board of Directors meeting held on 30 October 2020, an interim dividend of ¥25 per share, totaling ¥1,145,427 thousand, was approved for the 49th fiscal year. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In May and June 2020, the Company acquired 444,100 treasury shares to improve capital efficiency and promote a greater return of profits to shareholders.」
The Company acquired 444,100 treasury shares from May to June 2020. - FY2020-Q3Cited as achievedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 October 2019, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the 48th fiscal year: total interim dividend ¥925,226 thousand; dividend per share ¥20.」
The payment record for the interim dividend for the 48th fiscal year approved on 30 October 2019 is stated as ¥925,226 thousand in total, or ¥20 per share, with payments commencing on 25 November 2019. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 October 2019, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the 48th fiscal year: total interim dividend ¥925,226 thousand; dividend per share ¥20.」
The approved interim dividend for the 48th fiscal year was ¥925,226 thousand in total, or ¥20 per share. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In May 2019, the Company acquired 177,600 treasury shares to improve capital efficiency and promote a greater return of profits to shareholders.」
The Company acquired 177,600 treasury shares in May 2019. - FY2019-Q3Cited as achievedAnnual report
「Meeting of the Board of Directors held on 2 November 2018; common shares; ¥815,795 thousand; dividend per share ¥35; record date: 30 September 2018; effective date: 26 November 2018.」
The approved interim dividend for the 47th fiscal year was ¥815,795 thousand in total, or ¥35 per share, with 26 November 2018 as the effective date, and the payment record is stated. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 2 November 2018, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the 47th fiscal year: total interim dividend ¥815,795 thousand; dividend per share ¥35.」
The approved interim dividend for the 47th fiscal year was ¥815,795 thousand in total, or ¥35 per share. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 10 May 2018, the Company resolved to acquire treasury shares pursuant to Article 156 of the Companies Act, as applied by replacing the relevant terms under Article 165, Paragraph 3 of that Act, and acquired 134,700 treasury shares during the period from 14 May 2018 to 15 June 2018.」
Based on the resolution passed in May 2018, the Company acquired 134,700 treasury shares from 14 May to 15 June. The dividend at the end of the first quarter was ¥45 per share. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The dividend payable at the end of the second quarter was set at ¥35 per share, including a ¥5 commemorative dividend marking the Company's 45th anniversary. We will continue working to enhance corporate value and focus on shareholder returns, including share repurchases.」
The payment of a ¥35 dividend at the end of the second quarter, including a ¥5 commemorative dividend marking the 45th anniversary of the Company's founding, has been reconfirmed. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The dividend payable at the end of the second quarter was set at ¥35 per share, including a ¥5 commemorative dividend marking the Company's 45th anniversary. We will continue working to enhance corporate value and focus on shareholder returns, including share repurchases.」
The dividend at the end of the second quarter was set at ¥35 per share, including a ¥5 commemorative dividend marking the 45th anniversary of the Company's founding. Shareholder returns, including treasury share acquisitions, have also continued. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 11 May 2017, the Company resolved to acquire treasury shares pursuant to Article 156 of the Companies Act, as applied by replacing the relevant terms under Article 165, Paragraph 3 of that Act, and acquired 181,900 treasury shares during the period from 15 May 2017 to 16 June 2017.」
During the first quarter, the Company acquired 181,900 treasury shares. It also paid a year-end dividend of ¥45 per share pursuant to a resolution passed at the annual general meeting of shareholders held on 22 June 2017. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year will be ¥45 per share, an increase of ¥10 from the initial dividend forecast, in consideration of factors including performance exceeding the forecast and to return profits to shareholders. As a result, the annual dividend per share will be ¥70, including the ¥25 interim dividend already paid. During the fiscal year, the Company acquired 249,200 treasury shares.」
The year-end dividend was increased by ¥10 from the initial forecast, resulting in an annual dividend of ¥70, and the Company acquired 249,200 treasury shares during the fiscal year. - FY2017-Q3Cited as achievedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 4 November 2016, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the 45th fiscal year: total interim dividend ¥574,386 thousand; dividend per share ¥25.」
The approved and paid interim dividend for the 45th fiscal year was ¥25 per share, for a total of ¥574.386 million. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「23 June 2016 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares Dividend per share ¥40」「4 November 2016 Board of Directors Common shares Dividend per share ¥25」
A year-end dividend of ¥40 was paid, and an interim dividend of ¥25 with 30 September 2016 as the record date was also approved. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 12 May 2016, the Company resolved to acquire treasury shares pursuant to Article 156 of the Companies Act, as applied by replacing the terms under Article 165, Paragraph 3 of the Act. It acquired 249,200 treasury shares during the period from 16 May 2016 to 17 June 2016.」
Based on the resolution of 12 May 2016, the Company acquired 249,200 treasury shares from 16 May to 17 June 2016. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the current fiscal year will be increased by ¥5 from the initial dividend forecast to ¥40 per share, in consideration of factors including the Company's results substantially exceeding its earnings forecast, in order to return profits to shareholders. As a result, the annual dividend will be ¥60 per share, including the interim dividend of ¥20 per share already paid.」
In addition to increasing the annual dividend to ¥60 per share, the Company acquired treasury shares from May to June 2016, up to a limit of 250,000 shares and ¥550 million.