Decision and Details
Board of DirectorsIntroduction of a Shareholder Benefit Program
Appreciation for shareholders’ continued support, enhancing the appeal of investing in the Company’s shares, increasing the number of shareholders who hold the shares over the medium to long term, broadening the shareholder base, strengthening the shareholder base, and enhancing corporate value over the medium to long term.
The impact of introducing this shareholder benefits program on the Company’s results for the current fiscal year will be minor.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Matter Covered | Introduction of a Shareholder Benefit Program |
| Decision-Making Body | Board of Directors |
| Decision Date | 23 July 2026 |
| Implementation Date | The first shareholder benefit will use 31 December 2026 as the record date. The first notice is scheduled to be sent in late March 2027 (scheduled). |
| Period Covered | Shareholder benefits will use 31 December of each year as the record date. The continuous ownership periods are 1 year or more but less than 3 years, 3 years or more but less than 5 years, and 5 years or more. |
| Amount | The benefit amounts are ¥500, ¥1,000, and ¥2,000 for holdings of 100 or more but fewer than 400 shares; ¥2,500, ¥5,000, and ¥10,000 for holdings of 400 or more but fewer than 800 shares; and ¥6,000, ¥12,000, and ¥24,000 for holdings of 800 or more shares. |
| Quantity / scale | Eligible shareholders are those listed or recorded in the shareholder registry as of 31 December each year who continuously hold 100 or more ordinary shares (1 unit) for at least 1 year. |
| Impact on Business Performance | The impact of introducing this shareholder benefits program on the Company’s results for the current fiscal year will be minor. |
| Reason | Appreciation for shareholders’ continued support, enhancing the appeal of investing in the Company’s shares, increasing the number of shareholders who hold the shares over the medium to long term, broadening the shareholder base, strengthening the shareholder base, and enhancing corporate value over the medium to long term. |
| Related previous disclosures | The dividend increase announced on 13 February 2026 and the share split with an effective date of 1 July 2026 |
| Future plans | The first shareholder benefits notice is scheduled to be sent in late March 2027. After receiving the notice, eligible shareholders can select and receive their benefits in accordance with the stated instructions. From the shareholder benefits using 31 December 2027 as the record date onward, the regular continuous ownership period determination will be applied. |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The purpose is to express appreciation for shareholders’ continued support, make investment in the Company’s shares more attractive, and encourage more shareholders to hold the shares over the medium to long term. The program is also intended to broaden the shareholder base, strengthen the shareholder base, and enhance corporate value over the medium to long term.