Dividend and Share Buyback
Dividend Policy
We consider returning profits to our shareholders as one of the most important challenges. We determine dividends comprehensively, taking into account performance, financial and fiscal conditions.
・For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, we plan to pay a dividend of 64 yen per share in accordancewith our previous policy.
・For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, we plan to pay a dividend payout ratio of 40% plus a minimumdividend per share of 80 yen.
・We will aim for a total return ratio of 50% or more, including the acquisition of treasury stock.
Dividends per share
| Interim | Year-end | Full-year | Dividend payout ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 10.00 | 40.00 | 50.00 | 18.9% |
| FY2022 | 10.00 | 40.00 | 50.00 | 35.1% |
| FY2023 | 25.00 | 35.00 | 60.00 | - |
| FY2024 | 30.00 | 34.00 (forecast) | 64.00 (forecast) | 41.0% (forecast) |
| FY2025 | 40.00 (forecast) | 40.00 (forecast) | 80.00 (forecast) | 40.4% (forecast) |
Dividend payment
| Interim of the FY2024 | Year-end of the FY 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Record date for distribution of dividend | September 30, 2024 | March 31, 2025 |
| Date of payment | December 10, 2024 | June 23, 2025 (forecast) |
Shareholder special benefits
We currently have no shareholder special benefit plan.