• We will achieve improved shareholder value through investment aimed at a stable shareholder return and sustainable profit growth.
   

• For FY2018, the annual dividend is  140yen. (up 10yen from the previous year)  In addition, share buybacks of up to 32yen billion are planned.
• For FY2019, the annual dividend is forecast to rise by 10yen to 150yen.
   

Provide shareholder return based on shareholder dividends and repurchase of our own shares by adopting a benchmark of 40%～60% of Group Adjusted  Profit

<Dividends>
Adopt basic policy of providing stable dividends. (DOE: Dividend on equity ratio: Aim for level of 2.0%～3.0%)
<Share buybacks>
Repurchase own shares flexibly, and as opportunities arise, with due consideration paid to market conditions and the state of capital.
 

<Dividends>
FY2018: The annual dividend is 140yen (up 10yen from the previous year)
FY2019: The annual dividend is forecast at 150yen (up 10yen from the previous year)
 
<Share buybacks>
FY2018: Share buybacks maximum 32yen billion are to be implemented (resolved on May 20, 2019)