
Q: When was Aderans established?
A: Aderans Co., Ltd. was established on March 1, 1969, and transitioned into the holding company, Aderans Holdings, on September 1, 2007. The Company absorbed our two operating companies, Aderans Co., Ltd. and Fontaine Co., Ltd., and be renamed Aderans Co., Ltd. on September 1, 2010. Please visit Company Profile for details.
Q: When was the Company's stock listed?
A: Aderans's stock was listed over-the-counter in September 1985. The stock moved to the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in January 1987 and to the Second Section of the Osaka Securities Exchange in December 1988, and then to the First Section at both exchanges in August 1997.
Q: When does the Company close its books?
A: The fiscal year-end is the last day of February, and the interim period ends on the last day of August.
Q: When does the Company announce its business results?
A: Results are disclosed soon after the close of each term. The latest results-that is, data for the first half of fiscal 2009, the year ending February 28, 2009-will be announced in the third week of October, 2008.
Q: How can I obtain past fiscal data and business results?
You can find settlement and business data under Financial Results and performance and financial data under Financial Data,Financial Information.
Q: Where is the Company's stock listed?
A: On the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Q: What is the stock code?
A: 8170
Q: What is the minimum number of shares in a trading unit?
A: 100
Q: Who is your stock transfer agent?
A: The Chuo Mitsui Trust and Banking Company, Limited.
If you have any procedure-related questions regarding our stock, please contact the Securities Department at Chuo Mitsui Trust.
Mailing Address : 8-4, Izumi 2-chome, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, Japan 168-0063
Q: What is your shareholder return policy?
A: Our targets are a payout ratio of 50% and a gross shareholder return (dividends and treasury stock buyback) ratio of 100%, based on consolidated net income. However, if a significant demand for capital arises during any given fiscal period for such investment activities as mergers and acquisitions, the gross shareholder return ratio will drop to 50%.
Q: Do you have a special benefit plan for shareholders?
A: No.
Q: How much is the dividend per share?
A: For the fiscal year ending February 28, 2010, we expect to pay an interim dividend of ¥0 per share and a year-end dividend of ¥0 per share, for an annual dividend of ¥0 per share.
Q: When is the fixed date for dividend payment to shareholders?
A: August 31 for the interim dividend and the last day of February for the year-end dividend.
