Dividends and Payout Ratio

Dividend Policy

The Company’s basic policy is to provide a “stable and active return of profits,” and to distribute dividends by comprehensively taking into consideration strengthening corporate competitiveness and financial soundness. The Company aims for a dividend payout ratio that is 30% or more of consolidated profit per share.

Payout Ratio

Dividend per share

(yen)

Shareholder returns

(million yen)(%)