Last Updated: 2010.07.29
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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 2010 | Year end dividend | 115 yen (forecast) | Late November, 2010 |
| Interim dividend | 115 yen | May 14, 2010 | |
| Year to August 2009 | Year end dividend | 85 yen | November 27, 2009 |
| Interim dividend | 75 yen | May 14, 2009 | |
The amount of dividend, interim and year-end, will be finally determined at the board of directors' meeting. Therefore, the amount listed above may change due to the outcome of the meeting.
Dividend Recipients
To receive a dividend payment, you must be registered as either a shareholder or a registered pledgee (of shares) on the shareholder's list by the vesting dates (the days upon which the stockholders are entitled to receive the shares) listed below.
- Vesting date to receive an interim dividend The last day of February
- Vesting date to receive a year-end dividend The last day of August
Buying and selling of shares takes three business days to complete from the date of execution (the day upon which a buying/selling order has been made) to the date of closing (the day upon which the trade/transaction is finalized). If you wish to receive dividend payments, you must execute a buying order by the close of the Tokyo Stock Exchange three business days before the scheduled vesting date and retain ownership of the stock at the close of the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the last trading date of shares with dividends right.
For example, in order to receive a year-end dividend for the year to August 2010, Thursday, August 26 will be the last trading date of shares with dividends right.
【Payment of year-end dividends for the year to August 2010】
- Thursday, August 26 Last trading date of shares with dividends right
- Friday, August 27
- Saturday, August 28
- Sunday, August 29
- Monday, August 30
- Tuesday, August 31 Vesting date
(the day upon which the stockholders are entitled to
receive the shares)
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact to the following or the trading company from which you purchased your stock.
7-10-11 Higashisuna, Koto-ku, Tokyo 137-8081
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation Transfer Agent Division
Tel: 0120-232-711
(Toll-free, open from 9:00 to 17:00 excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays)
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 |
