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| We determine our dividend per share after considering numerous factors including our consolidated business results, financial circumstances, and demand for capital. We are committed to distributing a stable dividend to our shareholders, and our provisional target dividend rate for consolidated shareholders' equity is 2.0%. |



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| March 2008
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¥38 |
| March 2007
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¥28 |
| March 2006 |
¥22 |
| March 2005 |
¥18 (Including an additional ¥2 to mark our company's 80th anniversary) |
| March 2004 |
¥14 |
| March 2003 |
¥12 |
| March 2002 |
¥12 |
| March 2001 |
¥12 |
| March 2000 |
¥10 |
| March 1999 |
¥10 |
| March 1998 |
¥10 |
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| Interim dividend paid December 11, 2006 |
| ¥14 per share |
| Dividend for June 28, 2007 |
| ¥14 per share (Forecast) |
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