Shareholder Return Policy

Our basic capital policy is to pursue an optimal balance of financial health, capital efficiency, and shareholder return as we work to achieve sustainable growth and enhance our corporate value over the medium- to long-term. Recognizing that ensuring continuous and stable shareholder returns is an essential part of our capital policy, we determine the amount we pay our shareholders back in light of a comprehensive review of our financial performance and operating environment. At the same time we appropriately reinvest retained earnings to develop new businesses and enhance production.

In accordance with Article 459 of the Companies Act, our company's Articles of Incorporation stipulate that capital surplus shall be distributed in accordance with a resolution by the board. As a general rule, we pay dividends twice a year, at the end of the second quarter and at the end of the year.

Dividends

Record Dates
Year-end dividend: December 31 of each year/Interim dividend: June 30 of each year

Dividend History

Paid-in Capital and Number of Shares Issued