Approach to Dividends

The Company regards the return of earnings to shareholders as one of its most important management issues. The Company’s basic policy on distribution of surpluses is to distribute dividends in a continuous and stable manner while maintaining sufficient internal reserves to provide for future business development and ensure the sound financial condition of the Company. The Company’s policy on distribution of surpluses in the form of dividends is to target a consolidated payout ratio of 50%.

Moreover, the Company intends to prepare internal reserve funds to serve funding demands focused on business expansion, such as for capital investment necessary for future business development.

History Data on Dividends per Share