Dividends and
Shareholder Benefits
Dividends
The Company positions the return of profits to shareholders as one of the key management issues, and the basic policy is to maintain stable dividends. With regard to the annual dividend per share, we aim for a dividend payout ratio of 30% or more (with a progressive dividend). The dates when receipt of dividends is confirmed are August 31 each year for the interim dividend and February 28 (29) each year for the year-end dividend. The interim dividend is paid in early November and the year-end dividend is paid in late May. Specific dates for the commencement of dividend payments are posted on the IR Events once they are decided.
IR Calendar
| Year ended February 28, 2022 |
Year ended February 28, 2023 |
Year ended February 29, 2024 |
Year ended February 28, 2025 |
Year ended February 28, 2026 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interim dividend | 43 yen | 43 yen | 44 yen | 45 yen | 45 yen (Forecast) |
| Year-end dividend | 43 yen | 44 yen | 45 yen | 45 yen | 45 yen (Forecast) |
| Annual total | 86 yen | 87 yen | 89 yen | 90 yen | 90 yen (Forecast) |
| Dividend payout ratio (consolidated) |
26.5% | 26.8% | 31.1% | 54.0% | 35.2% (Forecast) |
Shareholder benefits
To express its gratitude for the ongoing support of shareholders, the Company has established a shareholder benefit program that allows shareholders to choose between receiving shareholder benefit coupons or a gift card. In March and September each year, we send information to shareholders that allows them to choose between shareholder benefit coupons or a gift card.
Eligible Shareholders
Shareholders who own 100 or more of the Company's shares on the shareholder register as of February 28 (29) and August 31 each year are eligible. Delivery of coupons and cards is scheduled for late May and early November each year.
Shareholder benefit coupons
We give shareholders coupons based on the number of shares owned as follows.
| Number of shares owned | Amount received each time in the case of shareholders benefit coupons (twice a year) |
|---|---|
| 100 shares or more | 20 coupons (worth 2,000 yen) |
| 200 shares or more | 30 coupons (worth 3,000 yen) |
| 300 shares or more | 40 coupons (worth 4,000 yen) |
| 400 shares or more | 50 coupons (worth 5,000 yen) |
| 500 shares or more | 60 coupons (worth 6,000 yen) |
| 1,000 shares or more | 100 coupons (worth 10,000 yen) |
| 2,000 shares or more | 200 coupons (worth 20,000 yen) |
| 3,000 shares or more | 300 coupons (worth 30,000 yen) |
| 4,000 shares or more | 400 coupons (worth 40,000 yen) |
| 5,000 shares or more | 500 coupons (worth 50,000 yen) |
| 6,000 shares or more | 600 coupons (worth 60,000 yen) |
| 8,000 shares or more | 800 coupons (worth 80,000 yen) |
| 10,000 shares or more | 1,000 coupons (worth 100,000 yen) |
Stores where coupons can be used
Coupons can be used at all Youme Town and Youme Mart outlets, as well as directly-managed sales areas at Yours Co., Ltd., Dailymart Co., Ltd., SUNLIFE Co., Ltd., and Hanawa Co., Ltd. stores.
*There may be some specialty stores where coupons cannot be used.
Products coupons cannot be used for
Tobacco, alcohol, revenue stamps, stamps, postcards, gift cards, book vouchers, prepaid cards, various tickets, delivery fees, and other products specified by the companies listed above.
How to use the coupons
One coupon (worth 100 yen) can be used for every 1,000 yen spent at the cash register (the amount after any discount, and including consumption tax) when 1,000 yen or more is spent.
Note 1: For items that are delivered, coupons cannot be used at the time of delivery. The coupons should be used beforehand at the cash register.
Note 2: Coupons cannot be exchanged for cash.
Note 3: Coupons will not be reissued if they are lost.
Period of validity
Coupons given to shareholders as of February 28 (29):
...Until November 30 the same year
Coupons given to shareholders as of August 31:
...Until May 31 the following year
Gift cards
Shareholders are given a gift certificate that can be widely used at supermarkets, department stores, and other shops all over Japan, according to the number of shares they own.
| Number of shares owned | Amount received each time |
|---|---|
| 100 shares or more | Worth 500 yen |
| 1,000 shares or more | Worth 2,000 yen |
Long-term shareholding bonus system
In addition to the regular benefit program, the Company has introduced a long-term shareholder bonus program to encourage shareholders to hold its shares for the medium to long term.
As of February 28 (29) each year, eligible shareholders are given either an Izumi gift certificate or a gift card once a year, depending on the regular benefits program (choice-based system).
Eligible Shareholders
Eligible shareholders are those who are recorded or listed on the shareholder register as holding 300 or more shares once a year on the record date, or those who have held shares continuously for two years or more (shareholders who are recorded or listed on the Company's shareholder register at least five consecutive times with the same shareholder number as of February 28 (29) and August 31 each year, and who have owned at least the specified number of shares during that period). Certificates and cards are scheduled to be delivered in late May each year.
Benefit details
We give shareholders benefit coupons and cards based on the number of shares owned as follows.
| Number of shares owned | Izumi gift certificate*1 | Gift card*2 |
|---|---|---|
| Shareholders who chose shareholder benefit coupons under the current program. | Shareholders who chose gift cards under the current program. | |
| 300 shares or more | 2,000 yen | 500 yen |
| 1,000 shares or more | 4,000 yen | 1,000 yen |
Note 1: Izumi gift certificates can be used at all Youme Town, Youme Mart, and LECT outlets, as well as Yours Co., Ltd., Dailymart Co., Ltd., SUNLIFE Co., Ltd., and Hanawa Co., Ltd. stores. There may be some specialty stores where coupons cannot be used.
Note 2: We give shareholders a gift certificate that can be used at a wide range of supermarkets, department stores, and other places nationwide.
Please note that if any of the following apply, your shareholder number may change and continuity on the shareholder register may not be maintained.
(1) Cases in which there are changes to the registration on the shareholder register (address, name, etc.)
(2) Cases in which all shares owned are sold