Frequently Asked Questions on stocks and general information of Osaka Gas

On which stock exchange is Osaka Gas listed?: Osaka Gas is listed on the Prime Market of Tokyo Stock Exchange.

What is the shareholder return policy of Osaka Gas?: Our shareholder return policy is to provide stable dividends while maintaining a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 30% or higher excluding short-term fluctuation factors that affect profits as our basic stance, and to provide higher dividends when we achieve profit growth. We will consider implementing shareholder returns, taking into account structural risks such as intensifying competition in the fully deregulated energy market and declining population in Japan, and comprehensively evaluating future free cash flows, progress in investments for growth, business performance, and financial situation.

Does Osaka Gas offer a shareholder special benefit plan?: [Until FY2024.3]
Our shareholder return policy is to aim for a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 30% or higher, excluding short-term fluctuation factors that affect profits, while pursuing a stable dividend policy as our basic stance within the amount of Osaka Gas’ non-consolidated retained earnings available for distribution, taking into account the financial results and the management plan. We will flexibly implement additional shareholder return measures by comprehensively considering the optimal capital structure and free cash flow status after securing the capital for investments necessary for business growth.
[Effective FY2025.3]
Our shareholder return policy is to aim for a dividend on equity (DOE) of 3.0% while pursuing a progressive dividend policy as our basic stance within the amount of Osaka Gas’ non-consolidated retained earnings available for distribution, taking into account the financial results and the management plan. We will flexibly implement additional shareholder return measures by comprehensively considering the optimal capital structure and free cash flow status after securing the capital for investments necessary for business growth.

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