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Fundamental Corporate Policy for Distributing Profits
We regard the improvement of corporate value as an important management issue, and have adopted a basic policy of paying dividends in line with profits.
We recognize that continuous investment for business growth is indispensable for our group, which is developing global content business. We will realize steady business growth and profit growth, and provide shareholder returns, including dividends, while taking into account the balance with business investment.
| Year ended March 31, 2021 |
Year ended March 31, 2022 |
Year ended March 31, 2023 |
Year ended March 31, 2024 |
Year ended March 31, 2025 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payout ratio (consolidated) | - | 26.2% | 23.7% | 22.7% | 28.0% |
Share capital, Shares issued and Dividends
| Date | Share capital (thousands of yen) |
Total authorized shares | Total number of shares issued | Event | Offering / Stock splits | Dividend per share (yen) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar. 31, 2025 | 7,948,036 | 277,600,000 | 65,429,150 | Year end dividend | 50.00 | |
| Mar. 31, 2024 | 7,948,036 | 277,600,000 | 69,400,000 | Year end dividend | 40.00 | |
| Mar. 31, 2023 | 7,948,036 | 277,600,000 | 69,400,000 | Year end dividend | 30.00 | |
| Mar. 22, 2023 | 7,948,036 | 277,600,000 | 69,400,000 | Stock splits | 1:2 | |
| Mar. 31, 2022 | 7,948,036 | 138,800,000 | 34,700,000 | Year end dividend | 20.00 | |
| Mar. 31, 2021 | 7,948,036 | 138,800,000 | 34,700,000 | Year end dividend | 10.00 | |
| Mar. 31, 2020 | 7,948,036 | 138,800,000 | 34,700,000 | Year end dividend | 10.00 | |
| Mar. 31, 2019 | 7,948,036 | 138,800,000 | 34,700,000 | Year end dividend | 10.00 | |
| Mar. 31, 2018 | 7,948,036 | 138,800,000 | 34,700,000 | Year end dividend | 5.00 | |
| Sep. 30, 2017 | 7,948,036 | 138,800,000 | 34,700,000 | Interim dividend | 25.00 | |
| Mar. 31, 2017 | 7,948,036 | 138,800,000 | 34,700,000 | Year end dividend | 25.00 | |
| Sep. 30, 2016 | 7,948,036 | 138,800,000 | 34,700,000 | Interim dividend | 25.00 | |
| Mar. 31, 2016 | 7,948,036 | 138,800,000 | 34,700,000 | Year end dividend | 25.00 | |
| Sep. 30, 2015 | 7,948,036 | 138,800,000 | 34,700,000 | Interim dividend | 25.00 | |
| Mar. 31, 2015 | 7,948,036 | 138,800,000 | 34,700,000 | Commemorative dividend for listing on first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange: 10.00 yen Year end dividend: 25.00 yen |
35.00 | |
| Sep. 30, 2014 | 7,948,036 | 138,800,000 | 34,700,000 | Interim dividend | 25.00 | |
| Mar. 31, 2014 | 7,948,036 | 138,800,000 | 34,700,000 | Year end dividend | 25.00 | |
| Sep. 30, 2013 | 7,948,036 | 138,800,000 | 34,700,000 | Interim dividend | 25.00 | |
| Mar. 31, 2013 | 7,948,036 | 138,800,000 | 34,700,000 | Year end dividend | 25.00 | |
| Oct. 1, 2012 | 7,948,036 | 138,800,000 | 34,700,000 | Stock splits | 1:100 | |
| Sep. 30, 2012 | 7,948,036 | 1,388,000 | 347,000 | Interim dividend | 2,500.00 | |
| Mar. 31, 2012 | 7,948,036 | 1,388,000 | 347,000 | Year end dividend | 2,500.00 | |
| Sep. 30, 2011 | 7,948,036 | 1,388,000 | 347,000 | Interim dividend | 2,500.00 | |
| Mar. 31, 2011 | 7,948,036 | 1,388,000 | 347,000 | Year end dividend | 2,500.00 | |
| Sep. 30, 2010 | 7,948,036 | 1,388,000 | 347,000 | Interim dividend | 2,500.00 | |
| Mar. 31, 2010 | 7,948,036 | 1,388,000 | 347,000 | Year end dividend | 2,500.00 | |
| Sep. 30, 2009 | 7,948,036 | 1,388,000 | 347,000 | Interim dividend | 2,000.00 | |
| Mar. 31, 2009 | 7,948,036 | 1,388,000 | 347,000 | Year end dividend | 2,500.00 | |
| Sep. 30, 2008 | 7,948,036 | 1,388,000 | 347,000 | Interim dividend | 2,000.00 | |
| Mar. 31, 2008 | 7,948,036 | 1,388,000 | 347,000 | Commemorative dividend for 20 years anniversary: 500.00 yen Year end dividend: 2,000.00yen |
2,500.00 | |
| Sep. 30, 2007 | 7,948,036 | 1,388,000 | 347,000 | Interim dividend | 2,000.00 | |
| Mar. 31, 2007 | 7,948,036 | 1,388,000 | 347,000 | Year end dividend | 2,000.00 | |
| Sep. 30, 2006 | 7,948,036 | 1,388,000 | 347,000 | Interim dividend | 2,000.00 | |
| Mar. 31, 2006 | 7,948,036 | 1,388,000 | 347,000 | Year end dividend | 2,000.00 | |
| Sep. 30, 2005 | 7,948,036 | 1,388,000 | 347,000 | Interim dividend | 2,000.00 | |
| Jun. 29, 2005 | 7,948,036 | 1,388,000 | 347,000 | Amendment of the articles of incorporation | ||
| Mar. 31, 2005 | 7,948,036 | 586,000 | 347,000 | Year end dividend | 2,000.00 | |
| Sep. 30, 2004 | 7,948,036 | 586,000 | 347,000 | Interim dividend | 2,000.00 | |
| Sep. 3, 2004 | 7,948,036 | 586,000 | 347,000 | Stock splits | 1:2 | |
| Jun. 15, 2004 | 7,948,036 | 586,000 | 173,500 | Public offering | 12,000 shares | |
| Mar. 31, 2004 | 1,295,500 | 586,000 | 161,500 | Year end dividend | 4,000.00 | |
| Nov. 20, 2003 | 1,295,500 | 586,000 | 161,500 | Stock splits | 1:5 | |
| Sep. 30, 2003 | 1,295,500 | 117,200 | 32,300 | Commemorative dividend for listing: 10,000.00 yen Interim dividend: 10,000.00 yen |
20,000.00 | |
| Mar. 31, 2003 | 1,295,500 | 117,200 | 32,300 | Year end dividend | 10,000.00 | |
| Mar. 19, 2003 | 1,295,500 | 117,200 | 32,300 | Public offering | 3,000 shares | |
| Oct. 10, 2002 | 530,500 | 117,200 | 29,300 | Stock splits | 1:10 | |
| Mar. 31, 2002 | 530,500 | 11,720 | 2,930 | Year end dividend | 100,000.00 | |
| Mar. 30, 2002 | 530,500 | 11,720 | 2,930 | Third-party allocation of shares | 380 shares |
