Frequently Asked Questions

1. Financial Related

[Q] When does ITOCHU announce its financial results?
[A]

Our fiscal year ends on March 31st. You will find the “Financial Statements ” the day of the announcements. The schedule of the announcements are as follows.

The first quarter (from April to June) Early August
The second quarter (from April to September) Early November
The third quarter (from April to December) Early February
The full year (from April, to next March) Early May
[Q] I would like to obtain detailed information on ITOCHU's financial performance.
[A]

Please refer to the “Latest Financial Highlights” and the “Financial Statements” page.

[Q] I would like to know the historical data of ITOCHU's financial results and its ratios.
[A]

  • Please refer to the “Data Section” of Annual Report and "Financial Data Download" page.

[Q] What is ITOCHU's outlook on ITOCHU's performance?
[A]

  • Please refer to the “Financial Statements” page.

[Q] What is ITOCHU's management policy and plan?
[A]

  • Please refer to the “Management Messages” section of the Annual Report for information on management policy and the “Medium-Term Management Plan” page for our management plan.

2. Stock Related

[Q] I would like to be informed of the recent movement of ITOCHU's stock price.
[A]

Please refer to “Stock Quote” page.

[Q] To whom should I contact for stock transfer?
[A]

Please contact a stock company or ITOCHU's stock transfer agent.

[Q] What is ITOCHU's stock code?
[A]

It is 8001.

[Q] What is the minimum number of stocks allowed per trade?
[A]

It is 100.

[Q] How many shares has ITOCHU issued in total?
[A]

Please refer to the “Basic information about our stock” page.

[Q] How many shareholders does ITOCHU have, and who are the major shareholders ?
[A]

Please refer to the “Basic information about our stock” page.

[Q] When is the stockholder fixed day for dividend payment?
[A]

  • The stockholder fixed day for fiscal year-end dividend payment is March 31, and that for interim payment is September 30.

[Q] How much is ITOCHU's dividend?
[A]

  • Please refer to the “Dividend and Share Repurchase” page.

3. General

[Q] When was ITOCHU Corporation established?
[A]

ITOCHU was established in 1949, but was founded in 1858 when ITO Chubei the First started the retail of clothes in Kansai district. (For more details, see “ITOCHU history” page.)

[Q] Where are the major ITOCHU offices inside and outside of Japan?
[A]

Please refer to the “Global Network” page.

[Q] I would like to know about ITOCHU's organization and operations.
[A]

  • ITOCHU has introduced a “division company” structure to facilitate prompt responses to the needs of markets and customers since April 1997.
    At present, the company consists of 8 division companies: “Textile Company”, “Machinery Company”, “Metals & Minerals Company”, “Energy & Chemicals Company”, “Food Company”, “General Products & Realty Company,” “ICT & Financial Business Company” and “The 8th Company,” which function as companies within the corporation that are responsible for their areas of business and manage themselves as though they are independent.

[Q] What are the major subsidiaries and associated companies of ITOCHU?
[A]

Please refer to “Subsidiaries & Associates” page.

[Q] Is ITOCHU involved in social welfare or environmental conservation?
[A]

Regarding environmental issues and contribution to society as important tasks for our overall management policy, we have been active in those fields for many years. Please refer to the “Sustainability” page.