We have gathered the questions that we frequently receive. Click on the question to see the answer.

Questions About the Company

  • When was the company founded?

    The company was established in July 1913 and incorporated in December 1942.
    For more details, please see History or 100th Anniversary Special Website.

  • When does the fiscal year end?

    The fiscal year ends at the end of May.

Questions About Financial Results and Financial Conditions

  • When do you announce the financial results?

    The schedule for announcing our financial results is as follows.
    The results for the first quarter (June–August) are announced in early October, the second quarter (September–November) in early January, the third quarter (December–February) in late March, and the full-year financial results (June–May next year) are announced in early July.
    For more details, please see the “Additional IR Information > IR Calendar”.

  • Where can I view the latest information on financial results?

    You can check the “IR Library > Financial Summary” for the latest information on financial results.

  • Where can I view changes in your business performance and financial index?

    Please see “Financial Highlights”.

Questions About Stocks

Stocks

  • What is your securities code?

    Our securities code is 1377. (Fishery, Agriculture & Forestry sector)

  • In which stock exchange are you listed?

    The Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

  • Who is your shareholder registry administrator?

    Our shareholder registry administrator is Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation.

  • Who should I contact regarding procedures for stocks (e.g., special accounts)?

    Please contact Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation, the transfer agent for our stock operations, at 0120-232-711(This phone number is available only in Japan.).
    For details, please see to “Shareholder Information > Stock Handling Procedures”.

  • Where can I learn about the recent trends in stock prices?

    To learn about the current stock price, please see “Shareholder Information > Stock Price”.

  • What is the minimum number of stocks for trade?

    100 stocks.

Regarding Shareholder Benefit Program

  • I am considering buying stocks. Please give me the details on shareholder benefit program.

    Please see “Shareholder Information > Shareholder Benefit Program”.

  • What is the schedule for shareholder benefit program?

    We offer shareholder benefits to shareholders who own our stocks by May 31.
    Please see “Shareholder Information > Shareholder Benefit Program”.

  • Is there a way to check stock holding periods?

    Please contact Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation, the transfer agent for our stock operations, at 0120-232-711(This phone number is available only in Japan.).
    For details, please see to “Shareholder Information > Stock Handling Procedures”.

  • If I were to sell all 300 stocks I owned in August 2022 and then purchased another 300 stocks in June 2023, would I be considered a shareholder with a holding period of at least 1 year but less than 5 years as of the end of May 2024?

    No. In this event, you would be considered a shareholder with a holding period of less than one year. If you sell all of your stocks between record dates, your shareholder number will change, and you will no longer be a continuing shareholder.

  • In August 2022, I held 300 stocks, and in June 2023, I sold 100 of those stocks. If I then purchased 100 stocks in January 2023, would I be classified as a shareholder with a holding period of at least 1 year but less than 5 years as of the end of May 2024?

    Yes. You would be considered a shareholder with a holding period of at least 1 year but less than 5 years. As long as all stocks have not been sold, your shareholder number will be retained and the benefits will be sent out in proportion to the latest number of stocks held.

  • I have held stocks for more than a year and believed I was eligible for the shareholder benefits, but I have not received the catalog. Can you give specific examples of when the holding period is reset?

    The holding period is defined as “the period during which the shareholder is continuously recorded in the shareholder registry under the same shareholder number as of the record date.” The holding period may be reset in the following cases. Please contact the securities company where you have opened your account to find out if your shareholder number has been changed.
    ・ If you sell all of your stocks once and then buy them again
    ・ If you received stocks by inheritance
    ・ If your name or address in the shareholder registry changes due to marriage or change of residence
    ・ If you are using a securities company’s stock lending service
    ・ If you change the securities company with which your stocks are deposited
    ・ If you switch your stocks from a general account to a NISA account

Dividends and Paperwork

  • When is the date for determining which shareholders will receive dividends?

    Year-end dividends: Dividends are annually paid to shareholders that are registered in the shareholder registry by May 31.
    Interim dividends: Dividends are annually paid to shareholders that are registered in the shareholder registry by November 30.
    Please see “Shareholder Information > Shareholder Returns (Dividends, etc.) ” to learn about the dividend amount.

  • I would like to receive dividends that I forgot to collect.

    Please contact the securities agency, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation on 0120-232-711(This phone number is available only in Japan.).

  • I lost my dividend receipt. What do I do?

    Please consult with Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation on 0120-232-711(This phone number is available only in Japan.). The procedures for reissuing the receipt take time.

  • I would like to receive my dividend in my bank account.

    If you have a general account (if you deposited stocks in JASDEC before the electronic stock certificate system was implemented), please consult with your securities company.
    If you have a special account (if you did not deposit stocks in JASDEC before the electronic stock certificate system was implemented or received a notice of opening a special account in February 2009), please contact Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation on 0120-232-711(This phone number is available only in Japan.).

  • What are the procedures for changing my address?

    If you have a general account (if you deposited stocks in JASDEC before the electronic stock certificate system was implemented), please consult with your securities company.
    If you have a special account (if you did not deposit stocks in JASDEC before the electronic stock certificate system was implemented or received a notice of opening a special account in February 2009), please contact Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation on (This phone number is available only in Japan.).

  • What can I do to eliminate odd fractional shares (less than 100 shares)?

    We have a system where you can round your fractional shares up or down. Please reach out to the same contact for the procedures to changing your address.
    Those who have followed the special account procedures can download the form from the Stock Procedures on the website of Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation.

Additional Questions

  • Where can I learn about your contributions to society and environmental initiatives?

    Please see Sustainability.