HACHI-BAN CO.,LTD.

The dividend has not been reduced for 8 consecutive years.The forecast annual dividend is JPY 20.0 per share or unit, with a forecast yield of 0.58%.Dividend on equity (DOE) is 1.57%, -0.09 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.