Dividend Information

Dividend Policy

In the five-year period from fiscal year 2026 to fiscal year 2030, which constitutes the final phase of our long-term management plan DIC Vision 2030, we will continue to enhance shareholder returns in accordance with the following policy:

  • We place priority on providing stable shareholder returns and will set a minimum annual dividend of ¥120 per share.
  • In addition, to bolster returns in line with profit growth, we will adopt a total payout ratio target at 40% or higher.
  • While shareholder returns will continue to center on dividends, we will also consider share buybacks based on business performance and financial conditions, with the aim of enhancing shareholder value.
Dividend Policy

Dividend History

Dividend per share (Unit: yen)

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Forecasts
Total 120 125 100 100 100 100 80 100 200 150
Interim 60 60 60 50 50 50 50 50 50 70
Year-end 60 65 40 50 50 50 30 50 70 80
Special dividend 80
Changes of Dividend

Acquisition of Treasury Stock

Period of repurchase Total number of shares repurchased Total value of shares repurchased (yen)
August 12, 2026 - December 30, 2026 Up to 2,800,000 Up to ¥10,000,000,000
August 9, 2016 - August 9, 2016* 2,492 ¥6,421,884
December 1, 2015 - December 9, 2015 6,803,000 ¥2,500,240,000
November 19, 2015 - November 30, 2015 7,000,000 ¥2,499,704,000

*Fractional units of less than one share were purchased as treasury stock in accordance with Article 235, Paragraph 2 and Article 234, Paragraph 4 and 5 of Japan’s Companies Act.

The Company implemented a consolidation of shares of common stock by a factor of 10 to 1 with July 1, 2016, as the effective date.