February 17, 2011 - Trend Micro announced today that year-end cash dividends per share would be as follows. The effecting of the election is conditional on the agenda item being approved at the 22nd ordinary general meeting of shareholders on March 25, 2011.
We intend to continue to return profits to shareholders based on our net profits on a consolidated basis while striving to enhance financial strength and secure inner reserves in order to deal with the significantly changing business environment and maintain a competitive edge against competitors.
We have planned to pay a year-end dividend on the basis of a dividend ratio of 60% excluding the effect of stock option compensation expenses since last fiscal year. Despite of maintaining our dividend policy, net income amounts in FY 2010 declined from FY2009, so dividends per share are reduced.
| Year-end dividends |
Basic dividend policy |
Total Amount |
|
| Year of 2010 (December 31, 2010) |
70 yen |
Approximately 60% |
9,347 million yen |
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| Year-end dividends |
Basic dividend policy |
|
| Year of 2009 (December 31, 2009) |
91 yen |
Approximately 60% |
| Year of 2008 (December 31, 2008) |
97 yen |
Approximately 60% |
| Year of 2007 (December 31, 2007) |
111 yen |
Approximately 60% |
| Year of 2006 (December 31, 2006) |
84 yen |
Approximately 50% |
| Year of 2005 (December 31, 2005) |
56 yen |
Approximately 40% |
| Year of 2004 (December 31, 2004) |
36 yen |
Approximately 30% |
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Mr. Mahendra Negi
Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer / IR Officer
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