Stable shareholder returns supported by earnings
First written in FY2016. 24 of 41 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-08-12.
- 2026-08-12RaisedResults briefing materials
「The year-end dividend will be increased from the forecast ¥15 per share for fiscal 2025 to ¥17, resulting in an annual dividend of ¥32.」
The company forecasts an annual dividend of ¥36 for fiscal 2026, compared with ¥32 in the previous fiscal year, indicating a further increase in the dividend level. - FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year is planned at ¥17 per share under the basic policy of maintaining stable dividends, resulting in a planned annual dividend of ¥32 including the ¥15 interim dividend.」
The Company plans to increase the annual dividend from ¥26 in the previous fiscal year to ¥32, raising the dividend level under its stable dividend policy. The ¥17 year-end dividend is subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. - FY2026-H1RaisedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 7 November 2025, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 64th fiscal year, from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Total interim dividend: ¥138.331 million; interim dividend per share: ¥15.00」
The interim dividend was set at ¥15 per share, an increase from the previous year's interim dividend of ¥12 per share. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥14 per share under the basic policy of maintaining stable dividends, resulting in an annual dividend of ¥26 including the ¥12 interim dividend.」
The annual dividend was set at ¥26 on a post-split basis, up from the previous year's equivalent annual dividend of ¥21, comprising an interim dividend of ¥12 and a year-end dividend of ¥9. - FY2025-H1RaisedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 8 November 2024, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 63rd fiscal year, from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. Total interim dividend: ¥109.697 million Interim dividend per share: ¥12.00」
On a post-split basis following the 5-for-1 share split effective 1 April 2024, the interim dividend was set at ¥12 per share. The previous year's interim dividend of ¥30 per share was on a pre-split basis, equivalent to ¥6 after adjustment for the split, so the dividend was increased. - FY2024SoftenedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥45 per share under the basic policy of maintaining stable dividends, resulting in an annual dividend of ¥75 including the ¥30 interim dividend.」
The policy of maintaining stable dividends is being maintained, but on an actual pre-split basis, the annual dividend declined from ¥80 in the previous fiscal year to ¥75. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 9 November 2023, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 62nd fiscal year, from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. Total interim dividend: ¥54.399 million; interim dividend per share: ¥30.00; effective date for claiming payment and payment commencement date: 8 December 2023.」
Reports the interim dividend under the stable dividend policy through the commencement of payment of ¥30 per share. - FY2024-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 9 November 2023, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 62nd fiscal year, from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. Total interim dividend: ¥54.399 million; interim dividend per share: ¥30.00」
The interim dividend was set at ¥30 per share. On a post-split basis, this represents an increase from the effective ¥25 per share for the same period of the previous year, indicating a higher dividend level under the stable dividend policy. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「29 June 2023; Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares ¥53.945 million ¥30 31 March 2023 30 June 2023 Retained earnings」
Reports that a ¥30 per share year-end dividend was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2023, on a post-split basis, reaffirming the dividend record in line with the policy of maintaining stable dividends. - FY2023RaisedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥30 per share under the basic policy of maintaining stable dividends, resulting in an annual dividend of ¥80 including the ¥50 interim dividend.」
Although the basis differs before and after the share split, on a post-split basis the interim dividend was ¥25 per share and the year-end dividend ¥30, for an annual total of ¥55, up from ¥50 in the previous fiscal year. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 9 November 2022, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 61st fiscal year, from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. Total interim dividend: ¥44.970 million; interim dividend per share: ¥50.00」
Reports that an interim dividend for the 61st fiscal year was approved at ¥50 per share, with a total of ¥44.970 million, and that payments commenced on 9 December 2022, reaffirming the dividend record in line with the stable dividend policy. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 9 November 2022, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 61st fiscal year, from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. Total interim dividend: ¥44.970 million; interim dividend per share: ¥50.00」
Reports that an interim dividend of ¥50 per share was approved, reaffirming the dividend record in line with the policy of maintaining stable dividends. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「29 June 2022; Annual General Meeting of Shareholders; common shares; ¥44.595 million; ¥50; 31 March 2022; 30 June 2022; retained earnings」
Reports that a ¥50 per share year-end dividend was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2022, reaffirming the dividend record in line with the stable dividend policy. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥50 per share under the basic policy of maintaining stable dividends, resulting in an annual dividend of ¥100 including the ¥50 interim dividend.」
While maintaining its stable dividend policy, the Company increased the annual dividend from ¥75 in the previous fiscal year to ¥100. Both the interim and year-end dividends were ¥50 per share. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 8 November 2021, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 60th fiscal year, from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022. Total interim dividend: ¥47.482 million Interim dividend per share: ¥50.00 Effective date for claiming payment and payment commencement date: 10 December 2021.」
Reports that an interim dividend of ¥50 per share for the 60th fiscal year was approved, with payments commencing. - FY2022-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 8 November 2021, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 60th fiscal year, from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022. Total interim dividend: ¥47.482 million Interim dividend per share: ¥50.00」
The interim dividend for the 60th fiscal year was set at ¥50 per share, an increase from ¥25 per share for the same period of the previous year. The total interim dividend was ¥47.482 million. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「29 June 2021; Annual General Meeting of Shareholders; common shares; ¥47.483 million; ¥50; 31 March 2021; 30 June 2021; retained earnings」
Reports that a ¥50 per share year-end dividend was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2021, including a ¥25 commemorative dividend for the 60th anniversary of the Company's founding. - FY2021RaisedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥50 per share under the basic policy of maintaining stable dividends, including a ¥25 commemorative dividend marking the 60th anniversary of the Company's founding, resulting in an annual dividend of ¥75 including the ¥25 interim dividend.」
While maintaining its stable dividend policy, the Company added a ¥25 commemorative dividend for its 60th anniversary, increasing the annual dividend from ¥50 to ¥75. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 6 November 2020, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 59th fiscal year, from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. Total interim dividend: ¥23.744 million; interim dividend per share: ¥25.00」
Reports that an interim dividend of ¥25 per share, with a record date of 30 September 2020, was approved in line with the policy of maintaining stable dividends, with payments commencing on 10 December 2020. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 6 November 2020, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 59th fiscal year, from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. Total interim dividend: ¥23.744 million; interim dividend per share: ¥25.00」
Reports that an interim dividend of ¥25 per share, with a record date of 30 September 2020, was approved in line with the policy of maintaining stable dividends. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「26 June 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 23,744 25 31 March 2020 29 June 2020 Retained earnings」
Reports that a ¥25 per share year-end dividend was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2020, on a post-consolidation basis. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥25 per share under the basic policy of maintaining stable dividends, resulting in an annual dividend of ¥50 including the ¥25 interim dividend.」
Under the policy of maintaining stable dividends, the Company paid ¥25 per share for both the interim and year-end dividends, for an annual total of ¥50. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 8 November 2019, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 58th fiscal year, from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020. Total interim dividend: ¥23.744 million Interim dividend per share: ¥25.00 Effective date for claiming payment and payment commencement date: 10 December 2019.」
Reports that an interim dividend of ¥25 per share, with a record date of 30 September 2019, was approved in line with the policy of maintaining stable dividends, with payments commencing on 10 December 2019. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 8 November 2019, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 58th fiscal year, from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020. Total interim dividend: ¥23.744 million Interim dividend per share: ¥25.00」
Reports that an interim dividend of ¥25 per share, with a record date of 30 September 2019, was approved in line with the policy of maintaining stable dividends. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Resolution Type of shares Total dividend (¥ thousands) Dividend per share (¥) Record date Effective date Source of dividend 27 June 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 23,744 25 31 March 2019 28 June 2019 Retained earnings」
Reports that a ¥25 per share year-end dividend was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2019, on a post-consolidation basis. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 8 November 2018, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 57th fiscal year, from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. Total interim dividend: ¥23.744 million Interim dividend per share: ¥25.00」
The Company approved an interim dividend of ¥25 per share on a post-consolidation basis, reaffirming its dividend record in line with its policy of maintaining stable dividends. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 8 November 2018, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 57th fiscal year, from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. Total interim dividend: ¥23.744 million Interim dividend per share: ¥25.00」
The Company approved an interim dividend of ¥25 per share on a post-consolidation basis, reaffirming its dividend record in line with its policy of maintaining stable dividends. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 28 June 2018; common shares; total dividend ¥23.747 million; dividend per share ¥25; record date 31 March 2018; effective date 29 June 2018; source of dividend: retained earnings」
Reports that the ¥25 per share year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2018, on a post-consolidation basis, was paid on 29 June 2018. - FY2018Update to the dividend amount adjusted for the share consolidationAnnual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year was set at ¥25 per share under the basic policy of maintaining stable dividends. Following a resolution at the 55th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 29 June 2017, the Company consolidated its shares at a ratio of 5-for-1 effective 1 October of the same year. As a result, the annual dividend per share, adjusted for the share consolidation, is ¥50.」
The stable dividend policy is being maintained, with a year-end dividend of ¥25 per share on a post-consolidation basis and an annual dividend of ¥50 after adjustment. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 November 2017, the company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 56th fiscal period, from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018. Total interim dividends: ¥23.749 million; interim dividend per share: ¥5.00.」
Reports that a ¥5 per share interim dividend was approved in line with the stable dividend policy, with payments commencing on 8 December 2017. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 November 2017, the company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 56th fiscal period, from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018. Total interim dividends: ¥23.749 million; interim dividend per share: ¥5.00.」
Reports that a ¥5 per share interim dividend was approved in line with the stable dividend policy. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 29 June 2017; common shares; total dividends: ¥23.758 million; dividend per share: ¥5; record date: 31 March 2017; effective date: 30 June 2017; source of dividend: retained earnings」
The company states that it paid a year-end dividend of ¥5 per share for the fiscal year ended March 2017. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The company positions returning profits to shareholders as an important management policy and has adopted as its basic policy the stable, long-term distribution of earnings-backed results. Under its basic policy of maintaining a stable dividend, the dividend from retained earnings for the fiscal year under review was set at ¥5 per share, resulting in an annual dividend of ¥10 including the interim dividend of ¥5.」
The company continued its stable dividend policy, paying ¥5 each as an interim and year-end dividend, for an annual dividend of ¥10. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 November 2016, the company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 55th fiscal period, from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017. Total interim dividends: ¥23.761 million; interim dividend per share: ¥5.00.」
The company recorded the resolution to pay an interim dividend of ¥5 per share and the payment start date, reaffirming its track record of stable shareholder returns. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 November 2016, the company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 55th fiscal period, from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017. Total interim dividends: ¥23.761 million; interim dividend per share: ¥5.00.」
The company recorded a resolution to pay an interim dividend of ¥5 per share, reaffirming its track record of stable shareholder returns. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 29 June 2016; common shares; total dividends: ¥23.765 million; dividend per share: ¥5; record date: 31 March 2016; effective date: 30 June 2016; source of dividend: retained earnings」
The company states that it paid a year-end dividend of ¥5 per share for the fiscal year ended March 2016. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company positions returning profits to shareholders as an important management policy and has adopted as its basic policy the stable, long-term distribution of earnings-backed results.」
For the fiscal year under review, the company paid an interim dividend of ¥5 and a year-end dividend of ¥5, for an annual dividend of ¥10.