
The Company considers that the policies on shareholder dividends are some of the most important issues, and basically strives to pay steady and continuous dividends, strengthen and expand its earnings base corresponding to the rapid changes and development of industries, and accumulate internal reserves for active business development in the future.
Although the Company basically aims to pay steady dividends at each term-end, they will be paid in conjunction with performance results.
| Year ended March 31 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interim dividends | ¥700 | ¥700 | ¥700 | ¥900 | ¥700 | ¥130 |
| Year-end dividends | ¥750 | ¥900 | ¥1,100 | ¥500 | ¥700 | ¥420 |
| Annual Dividends | ¥1,450 | ¥1,600 | ¥1,800 | ¥1,400 | ¥1,400 | ¥550 |