Shareholder Returns & Dividend
Basic Policy Regarding Earnings Distribution, and Dividends
DENTSU SOKEN Group’s basic policy on dividends is to continue providing appropriate and stable dividends while securing retained earnings to achieve sustainable growth. Under this basic policy, the Company aims to enhance shareholder returns through earnings growth and an improved dividend payout ratio. Regarding the consolidated dividend payout ratio, the Company intends to achieve a level of 50% in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2027.
Dividends
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1The forecast for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 is based on information disclosed on February 12, 2026. As the year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 was revised on August 28, 2026, please refer to the “Notice of Revision of Dividend Forecast for Fiscal Year Ending December 2026 (No Dividend)”
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2The Company conducted a 2-for-1 stock split effective January 1, 2021, and a 3-for-1 stock split effective January 1, 2026. The dividend amounts shown above have not been retroactively adjusted to reflect these stock splits.
Acquisition of Treasury Shares
DENTSU SOKEN did not undertake any acquisition of treasury shares in FY2025, except for acquisition under Article 155, Item 7 (acquisition of shares less than one unit) of the Companies Act.
Stock Split
Completed a 2-for-1 common stock split on January 1, 2021.
Completed a 3-for-1 common stock split on January 1, 2026.
Shareholder Benefit Program
No shareholder benefit program is currently offered.