Stable Dividends and Appropriate Profit Returns
First written in FY2016. 16 of 35 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「The company takes pride in its sound financial position and stable management foundation, and positions its dividend policy as one of its most important management policies. With continuous and stable dividends in mind, we aim to provide appropriate returns to shareholders after comprehensively considering our financial position, earnings level, payout ratio and other factors.」
The company continues its dividend policy based on continuous, stable dividends and appropriate returns to shareholders. The commitment to a payout ratio of at least 30% is also maintained. - 2026-04-27RaisedEarnings presentation
「Maintain a dividend payout ratio of at least 50%.」
The Company has raised its commitment from a dividend payout ratio of at least 30% to a KPI of at least 50% under the Fourth Medium-Term Management Plan. - FY2026-H1Interim dividend approved after stock splitAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting held on 29 October 2025 Common shares 481,928 27 30 September 2025 1 December 2025 Retained earnings」
An interim dividend of ¥27 per share after the stock split was approved. No change to the dividend policy based on continuous, stable dividends and appropriate returns to shareholders is stated. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「With continuous and stable dividends in mind, we aim to provide appropriate returns to shareholders after comprehensively considering our financial position, earnings level, payout ratio and other factors.」
The company continues its dividend policy based on continuous, stable dividends and appropriate returns to shareholders. The commitment to a payout ratio of at least 30% is also maintained. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting, 21 October 2024 Common shares 338,817 35 30 September 2024 2 December 2024 Retained earnings」
The interim dividend was ¥35 per share, the same level as ¥35 in the same period of the previous year. No material change to the policy of stable returns to shareholders is indicated. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「For the distribution of retained earnings for the fiscal year, the company has committed to a payout ratio of at least 30% and will pay ¥35 per share. As an interim dividend of ¥35 per share has already been paid, the annual dividend for the fiscal year will be ¥70 per share. As a result, the consolidated payout ratio for the fiscal year will be 37.6% and the consolidated dividend on equity ratio will be 2.0%.」
The commitment to a payout ratio of at least 30% continues, with interim and final dividends of ¥35 each and an annual dividend of ¥70. The annual dividend increased from ¥65 in the previous fiscal year, and the consolidated payout ratio was 37.6%. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 99th fiscal period (1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 27 October 2023 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the final shareholder register as of 30 September 2023. ① Total dividend ¥352.737 million ② Amount per share ¥35」
The interim dividend was ¥35 per share, maintaining the increased level from ¥30 in the previous fiscal year. No change to the policy of stable returns to shareholders is indicated. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 99th fiscal period (1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 27 October 2023 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the final shareholder register as of 30 September 2023. ① Total dividend: ¥352.737 million ② Amount per share: ¥35」
An interim dividend of ¥35 per share was approved, up from ¥30 in the same period of the previous year. This represents progress in the actual dividend paid under the policy of stable returns to shareholders. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「15 June 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 352,739 35 31 March 2023 16 June 2023 Retained earnings」
A final dividend of ¥35 per share was paid under the resolution of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, up from ¥30 per share in the same period of the previous year. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「For the distribution of retained earnings for the fiscal year, the company has committed to a payout ratio of at least 30% and will pay ¥35 per share. As an interim dividend of ¥30 per share has already been paid, the annual dividend for the fiscal year will be ¥65 per share.」
The commitment to a payout ratio of at least 30% continues, and the annual dividend increased from ¥60 to ¥65. A consolidated payout ratio of 31.2% is reported. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 98th fiscal period (1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 27 October 2022 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the final shareholder register as of 30 September 2022. ① Total dividend: ¥302.347 million ② Amount per share: ¥30」
The interim dividend was ¥30 per share, the same level as in the same period of the previous year. No material change to the policy of stable returns to shareholders is indicated. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 98th fiscal period (1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 27 October 2022 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the final shareholder register as of 30 September 2022. ① Total dividend: ¥302.347 million ② Amount per share: ¥30」
An interim dividend of ¥30 per share was approved, the same level as the interim dividend in the same period of the previous year. No material change to the policy of stable returns to shareholders is indicated. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「17 June 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 302,347 30 31 March 2022 20 June 2022 Retained earnings」
A final dividend of ¥30 per share was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2022. No new change to the policy of stable returns to shareholders is indicated. - FY2022SoftenedAnnual report
「For the distribution of retained earnings for the fiscal year, the company has committed to a payout ratio of at least 30% and will pay ¥30 per share. As an interim dividend of ¥30 per share has already been paid, the annual dividend for the fiscal year will be ¥60 per share.」
The commitment to a payout ratio of at least 30% and the policy of paying dividends twice a year continue, but the annual dividend decreased from ¥90 to ¥60. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 97th fiscal period (1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 27 October 2021 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the final shareholder register as of 30 September 2021. ② Amount per share: ¥30」
An interim dividend of ¥30 per share was approved, the same level as the interim dividend in the previous fiscal year. No material change to the policy of stable returns to shareholders is indicated. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「18 June 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 615,321 60 31 March 2021 21 June 2021 Retained earnings *Includes a ¥30 commemorative dividend marking the company's 100th anniversary.」
A dividend of ¥60 per share, including the ¥30 commemorative dividend marking the company's 100th anniversary, is reported. No new change in the dividend policy or amount from the previous year's annual disclosure is indicated. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「For the distribution of retained earnings for the fiscal year, the company has committed to a payout ratio of at least 30% and will pay ¥60 per share, including a ¥30 commemorative dividend marking the company's 100th anniversary. As an interim dividend of ¥30 per share has already been paid, the annual dividend for the fiscal year will be ¥90 per share.」
The company continues its policy of stable, ongoing dividends and its commitment to a payout ratio of at least 30%, increasing the annual dividend from ¥80 to ¥90, including the ¥30 commemorative dividend marking the company's 100th anniversary. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「27 October 2020 Board of Directors Common shares 316,714 30 30 September 2020 30 November 2020 Retained earnings」
An interim dividend of ¥30 per share is reported, with no change from the resolution reported in the previous quarterly report. The interim dividend was below the ¥40 paid in the same period of the previous year. - FY2021-Q2SoftenedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting held on 27 October 2020 Common shares 316,714 30 30 September 2020 30 November 2020 Retained earnings」
The interim dividend was ¥30 per share, down from ¥40 in the same period of the previous year. Although no change to the policy of stable returns to shareholders is stated, the interim dividend was below the year-earlier level. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「19 June 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 422,286 40 31 March 2020 22 June 2020 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥40 per share was paid under the resolution of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, unchanged from the same period of the previous year. No change to the policy of stable returns to shareholders is indicated. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「For the distribution of retained earnings for the fiscal year, the company has committed to a payout ratio of at least 30% and will pay ¥40 per share. As an interim dividend of ¥40 per share has already been paid, the annual dividend for the fiscal year will be ¥80 per share.」
The commitment to a payout ratio of at least 30% was explicitly stated, and the annual dividend increased from ¥70 to ¥80. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 95th fiscal period (1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 25 October 2019 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the final shareholder register as of 30 September 2019. ① Total dividend: ¥424.936 million ② Amount per share: ¥40」
An interim dividend of ¥40 per share was paid, with no change from the resolution reported in the previous quarterly report. The continuation of the policy of stable returns to shareholders can be confirmed. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 95th fiscal period (1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 25 October 2019 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the final shareholder register as of 30 September 2019. ① Total dividend: ¥424.936 million ② Amount per share: ¥40」
An interim dividend of ¥40 per share was approved, up from ¥30 in the same period of the previous year. This represents progress in the actual dividend paid under the policy of stable returns to shareholders. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「14 June 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 442,296 40 31 March 2019 17 June 2019 Retained earnings」
The dividend per share under the resolution of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders was ¥40, up from ¥30 in the same period of the previous year. No change to the policy of stable returns to shareholders is indicated. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting, 25 October 2018 Common shares 331,722 30 30 September 2018 30 November 2018 Retained earnings」
An interim dividend of ¥30 per share was paid, the same dividend level as at the previous quarterly report. No change to the policy of stable returns to shareholders is indicated. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 94th fiscal period (1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 25 October 2018 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the final shareholder register as of 30 September 2018. ② Amount per share: ¥30」
An interim dividend of ¥30 per share was approved, up from ¥25 in the same period of the previous year. This represents progress in the actual dividend paid under the policy of stable returns to shareholders. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「15 June 2018 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 331,723 30 31 March 2018 18 June 2018 Retained earnings」
The dividend per share under the resolution of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders was ¥30, up from ¥25 in the same period of the previous year. No change to the policy of stable returns to shareholders is indicated. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「For the distribution of retained earnings for the fiscal year, the ordinary dividend was set at ¥55 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥25, in order to provide stable returns to shareholders and comply with the committed payout ratio.」
The company continues to provide stable returns to shareholders and comply with its committed payout ratio, increasing the ordinary dividend from ¥47 to ¥55. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 93rd fiscal period (1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 26 October 2017 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the final shareholder register as of 30 September 2017. ② Amount per share: ¥25」
An interim dividend of ¥25 per share was paid, and no change to the policy of stable returns to shareholders is indicated. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 93rd fiscal period (1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 26 October 2017 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the final shareholder register as of 30 September 2017. ② Amount per share ¥25」
An interim dividend of ¥25 per share was approved, up from ¥22 in the same period of the previous year. No change to the policy of stable returns to shareholders is indicated. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「16 June 2017 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 276,438 25 31 March 2017 19 June 2017 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥25 per share is reported as the dividend paid for the quarter under the resolution of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. No change to the policy of stable returns to shareholders is indicated. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「For the distribution of retained earnings for the fiscal year, the ordinary dividend was set at ¥47 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥22, in order to provide stable returns to shareholders and comply with the committed payout ratio.」
The policy of stable dividends and appropriate returns to shareholders continues, with the ordinary dividend increased from ¥45 to ¥47. The interim dividend of ¥22 is also stated. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 92nd fiscal period (1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 26 October 2016 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the final shareholder register as of 30 September 2016.」
An interim dividend of ¥22 was approved, and the policy of returning value to shareholders through dividends paid twice a year remains in place. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「17 June 2016 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 314,383 28 31 March 2016 20 June 2016 Retained earnings」
The company reports a dividend of ¥28 per share for the quarter based on the resolution of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. This was up from ¥18 in the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Our objectives for shareholders are to maintain stable dividends and provide an appropriate return of profits.」
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year, and the ordinary dividend for the fiscal year is stated as ¥45 per share.