The basic policy of the Company is the “stable and continuous redistribution of profits in the long-term targeting a payout ratio of 40% with due consideration for securing the internal retention necessary for future business initiatives and for a strong management base.”

The dividend projection for the fiscal year to March 2023 calls for a per-share dividend of ¥75.00 (comprised of an interim dividend and a term-end dividend of ¥37.50 each) , comprehensively taking into account the Company's results projections for the subject period and dividend basic policies.