Dividends
We consider the profit status of each business year and future business development in a comprehensive and medium to long term manner, and secure internal reserves for actively invest in areas with high future potential and profitability, such as business alliances and development investment for new business development, and establish a stronger management base.
In addition, we positions the return of profits to shareholders as one of our key management indicators and pay appropriate dividends.
Specifically, we are maintaining stable annual dividend payments of ¥50 per share, and targets the consolidated dividend payout ratio at a level of 40%.