NIPPON GAS CO.,LTD.

The dividend has not been reduced for 11 consecutive years.The forecast annual dividend is JPY 110.5 per share or unit, with a forecast yield of 3.57%.Dividend on equity (DOE) is 16.51%, +1.94 points year over year.

Dividend on equity (DOE) is the annual dividend as a percentage of shareholders’ equity. Because it is less affected by temporary earnings swings, it helps assess the continuity of a company’s shareholder return policy.