Shareholder Information : Dividend and Shareholder Return
Regarding the interests of shareholders as an important management priority, the Company follows a basic policy of strengthening our management base in preparation for future business developments while working to improve business results. In regard to distributing profit to shareholders, the Company will prioritize strategic growth investment to focus on strengthening earning power and creating value, while building a sustainable premium brand. At the same time, the Company will maintain an appropriate financial position and enhance shareholder returns through realizing sustainable growth and enhancement of corporate value. In determining dividend payments, the Company comprehensively evaluates factors including business results, financial positions for the relevant fiscal period, medium-term earnings forecasts, investment plans, and cash flows. Based on these considerations, the Company strives to live up to the expectations of shareholders by striving to achieve continuous increases of dividend payment amount through a stable consolidated payout ratio of 40% by sustainably enhancing our corporate value.
Dividend per share(Yen)
Acquisition of Treasury Stock
| Acquisition period | Number of shares(Shares) | Total amount(billion yen) * |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2022 to Nov 29, 2022 | 20,225,300 | 100.0 |
| Feb 18, 2019 to Sep 6, 2019 | 47,838,200 | 200.0 |
| Feb 20, 2017 to Dec 7, 2017 | 31,565,900 | 150.0 |
*Amounts of less than hundred million yen are rounded off.
Cancellation of Treasury Stock
| Cancellation period | Number of shares(Shares) |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2020 | 47,838,200 |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 51,565,900 |
Stock Split
There has been no stock split in the past 10 years.
