Dividend Policy

We regard the return of profits to shareholders as an important management issue with the aim of achieving sustainable growth in corporate value over the medium to long term. In addition, our basic policy is to pay a stable dividend to shareholders after taking into consideration such factors as the demand for funds for strategic investment with a view to future growth.
The record date for the year-end dividend is August 31, and the record date for the interim dividend is the end of February. However, our basic policy is to pay a year-end dividend once a year. Our Articles of Incorporation stipulate that matters stipulated in each item of Article 459(1) of our Act, such as dividends from surplus, may be paid by resolution of the Board of Directors, unless otherwise stipulated by law.
Going forward, we will continue to improve capital efficiency through various investments that contribute to enhancing corporate value while ensuring financial soundness.

Dividend Trends

  Annual dividend per share Dividend payout ratio* Stock split
FY8/2023 30.00 Yen 36.8%  
FY8/2022 25.00 Yen 33.8%  
FY8/2021 25.00 Yen 45.6%  
FY8/2020 25.00 Yen 106.3% 1:2September 1, 2019
FY8/2019 70.00 Yen 29.2%  
FY8/2018 51.50 Yen 24.0% 1:5Vovember 1, 2017

*Divident payout ratio : Annual dividends per share / Earnings per share x 100

  • Annual dividends per share : Annual dividends / Number of shares issued at the end of each fiscal year
  • Earnings per share : Profit attributable to owners of parent / Average number of shares during each fiscal year

*Excluding the number of treasury shares