Record High Net Operating Profits
For the first half of FY'24, net operating profits were JPY1,305.3 billion, up by JPY219.5 billion year-on-year, marking the third consecutive year of record high first half profits.
Significant Increase in Net Income
Net income reached JPY1,258.1 billion, the highest profit since MUFG was established, and the first time profit exceeded JPY1 trillion in the first half.
Strong Progress Towards Annual Targets
Progress towards the JPY1.5 trillion target set at the beginning of the year is 83%, prompting an upward revision of the target for profits attributable to owners of parent to JPY1,750 billion.
Successful Expense Management
Expense ratio improved by 1.1 percentage points year-on-year to 55.1%, thanks to successful expense controls coupled with gross profit increase.
Increase in Dividends and Share Buybacks
Annual dividend forecast raised to JPY60, an increase of JPY19 compared to FY'23, along with additional share repurchase of up to JPY300 billion.