With the digitization of stock certificates, shareholder procedures such as address changes, purchase requests, and other administrative matters are generally handled by the account management institution (securities company, etc.) where the shareholder holds an account. Please contact your securities company for assistance. Please note that these procedures cannot be processed by the shareholder registry administrator (Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank).
For Shareholders Holding Shares in a
"Special Account"
For shareholders holding shares in a special account, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank serves as the account management institution. Please contact the special account management institution (Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank) mentioned above for various procedures. Additionally, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank's nationwide branch offices can also assist with inquiries.
How to Receive Dividends
Previously, there were two methods for receiving dividends: 1. Receiving dividends at Japan Post Bank and other financial institutions by exchanging a "dividend receipt." 2. Designating a specific deposit account at a bank or other financial institution for each individual stock. With the implementation of stock certificate digitization, two additional methods have been introduced. For details on the procedures, please contact your securities company.
- ※ Unclaimed dividends can be received at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank's main and branch offices.
[New Method 1]
Registered Dividend Receiving Account Method
By registering a single bank deposit account with your securities company, you can receive dividends for all the stocks you hold in that account. There is no need to submit a transfer request for each individual stock.
- ※ Japan Post Bank accounts cannot be designated.
- ※ Even if you have accounts with multiple securities companies, registering with one securities company eliminates the need for additional procedures at other securities companies.
[New Method 2]
Proportional Distribution by Number of Shares
By registering with one of your securities companies, you can receive dividends in proportion to the stock balance in your securities account (as of the dividend record date) directly in each securities company's trading account.
- ※ Even if you have accounts with multiple securities companies, registering with one securities company eliminates the need for additional procedures at other securities companies.
