Last Updated: 2008.05.16
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Dividend Policy
In general, FR returns a dividend twice a year. (Interim dividend and year-end dividend)
The amount of the dividend and dividend payment date are detailed below for each business year.
| Business year | Dividend per share | Payment date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2008 | Interim dividend | 65 yen | May 15, 2008 |
| Year to August 2007 | Year end dividend | 60 yen | November 26, 2007 |
| Interim dividend | 70 yen | May 17, 2007 | |
| Year to August 2006 | Year end dividend | 65 yen | November 27, 2006 |
| Interim dividend | 65 yen | May 16, 2006 | |
| Year to August 2005 | Year end dividend | 65 yen | November 24, 2005 |
| Interim dividend | 65 yen | May 16, 2005 | |
| Year to August 2004 | Year end dividend | 65 yen | November 25, 2004 |
| Interim dividend | 50 yen | May 16, 2004 | |
Dividend Recipients
To receive dividend payments, you must be either a shareholder registered on the shareholder's list dated below, or you must be registered as a registered pawnee.
- Interim dividend - End February
- Year-end dividend - End August
Payment Dates
- Interim dividend - Late May
- Year-end dividend - Late November
Please note that FR dividends, as determined by company articles of association, cannot be paid to the shareholder if a period of three full years has elapsed since the opening day for payment. Please receive your payments promptly on or shortly after the opening date.
Dividend Summery
* The annual dividend for the business year to August 2002 has been adjusted to reflect the
1:2 stock split conducted in April 2002.
* The consolidated annual dividend payout ratio is listed from the year to August 2002 following the
introduction of consolidated accounting. All figures listed prior to this date are on a parent only basis.
Shareholder Special Benefit Program
FAST RETAILING does not currently offer such a program.
Stock Buyback Summary
| Board of Directors' Resolution | Aquisition Method | Completion Date | Number of Stocks Purchased | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan.8,2002 | Purchase through Stock Market | Jan.23,2002 | 800,000 stocks | 5,473,225,000 yen |
| Jan.24,2002 | Purchase through Stock Market | Feb.20,2002 | 1,200,000 stocks | 6,868,237,000 yen |