Dividends

For returning profits to shareholders, we have three basic policies: “dividend measures,” “benefits for shareholders,” and “acquisition of treasury shares.” “Dividends” are paid twice a year, that is, at the end of each second quarter and at the end of each term. We will take dividend measures considering our business performance under the basic policy of paying dividends in a stable manner. “Benefits for shareholders” are aimed at deepening shareholders’ understanding of our business and increasing long-term shareholders. “Acquisition of treasury shares” is aimed at improving shareholder value, trimming down assets, and so on.

Our surplus dividend is basically paid twice a year.