Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group reports full-year results and new share repurchase plan

Mitsubishi UFJ (NYSE:MUFG) Financial Group, Inc. (TSE:8306) released its annual securities report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, disclosing financial results, risk factors, and a new share repurchase plan. The information is based on a press release statement and an SEC filing published Wednesday.

The company reported profits attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,862.9 billion for the fiscal year, up from ¥1,490.8 billion in the previous year. Basic earnings per common share rose to ¥160.01 from ¥124.64. Total (EPA:TTEF) equity per common share increased to ¥1,783.36 from ¥1,670.44.

Net revenue for the year was ¥4,810.5 billion, compared to ¥4,752.6 billion in the prior year. Ordinary income reached ¥13,630.0 billion, up from ¥11,890.4 billion a year earlier. Ordinary profit was ¥2,669.5 billion, compared to ¥2,128.0 billion in the previous year.

The company’s board resolved on May 15, 2025, to repurchase up to 175 million shares of its common stock, or approximately 1.52% of issued shares (excluding treasury shares), for up to ¥250 billion. As of the end of May 2025, MUFG had repurchased 27,809,200 shares for a total of ¥54.6 billion. The repurchase period runs from May 16, 2025, to July 31, 2025, through market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

For the fiscal year, dividends paid included ¥20.5 per share in June 2024 and ¥25.0 per share in December 2024. The company plans to propose a year-end dividend of ¥39.0 per share for approval at the annual general meeting scheduled for June 27, 2025.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group completed the acquisition of Link Administration Holdings Limited, an Australian pension and stock administration services provider, on May 16, 2024, for ¥113.5 billion. The acquired business, renamed MUFG Pension & Market Services Holdings Pty Limited, added goodwill of ¥149.8 billion, to be amortized over 20 years.

The company reported an increase in total assets to ¥194.4 trillion as of March 31, 2025, compared to ¥186.0 trillion a year earlier. Deposits rose to ¥57.1 trillion from ¥53.4 trillion. Borrowings increased to ¥45.7 trillion from ¥41.1 trillion.

MUFG identified several business risks, including credit risk, market risk, regulatory requirements, cyber security, and risks related to climate change. The filing also detailed ongoing regulatory oversight and compliance matters.

This article is based on a press release statement and information disclosed in a SEC filing.

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