Investor Relations
Initiatives to promote understanding and build trust on the part of shareholders and investors
Information disclosure policy
Hioki has adopted the following basic policy on disclosing information to shareholders and investors: “Hioki is committed to disclosing information in a timely, fair, and appropriate manner to facilitate understanding, trust, and the ability to fairly evaluate the company’s operations on the part of all stakeholders, including shareholders and investors.”We comply with the Timely Disclosure Rules put in place by the Tokyo Stock Exchange. We also work to disclose information that does not technically fall under those rules when we believe it could be of use to stakeholders or the general public, and we do so quickly and accurately based on considerations of fairness and timeliness.
Dividend policies
Historically, we've strived to deliver a greater return on shareholders’ investments by improving our performance and by adopting a stable annual dividend base of 20 yen and a target consolidated dividend payout ratio of 40%.Starting in 2022, we will boost redistribution of profits by improving our business performance, with the goal of achieving a consolidated dividend ratio of 40% after establishing a stable base for passing profits on to investors by realizing a consolidated dividend on equity (DOE) ratio of at least 2%.
Our basic policy is to pay interim and year-end dividends.
*Includes a dividend of 30 yen to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Hioki’s initial public offering.
Financial briefings and website initiatives
We hold two financial results briefings each year (after the second quarter and at the end of the year) for institutional investors and securities analysts to help them understand Hioki’s performance and future corporate strategies. We also work to deepen investors’ understanding of our operations and of the electrical measuring instrument industry by responding promptly to inquiries from investors and journalists. We strive to ensure these provide opportunities for direct dialogue, allowing stakeholders to ask questions and share their perspectives.
Our IR Information page is regularly updated to provide the latest information.
The page features detailed information about our shares, our Medium-term Management Plan, and a variety of reports, including financial summaries, securities reports, annual and interim reports, and materials from financial briefings.
General meeting of shareholders
Every year at the end of February, we host our General Meeting of Shareholders at Hioki Hall on our headquarters campus in Ueda. This meeting also includes a company update, providing attendees on the latest developments. During this session, the president provides an overview of key developments from the past year, outlines future business strategies, and explains the initiatives we’re undertaking to achieve our goals. A Q&A session is also held to encourage interaction.
