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Dividends173AHammock Inc.Information and Communications, Services and Others

Notice concerning changes to the dividend policy (setting a target payout ratio, introducing the DOE metric and implementing interim dividends) and revisions to the dividend forecast (increase in dividends)

From the fiscal year ending March 2027, the Company will change its dividend policy to target an annual dividend payout ratio of 50% over the medium to long term, with DOE of 5% as a floor, and will pay dividends twice a year, as interim and year-end dividends. Accordingly, the annual dividend forecast has been increased from ¥45 to ¥65.

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Dividend per share

Fiscal year ending March 2027
65YenRevised annual dividend per sharePrevious forecast ¥45, change ¥+20(+44.4%)
Previous-period resultsPrevious forecastAfter revision

Each vertical step represents one dividend payment, and the total height of the accumulated steps represents the annual dividend for the period. For periods showing only the annual amount, the payment breakdown is not provided, so only the end point is plotted.

Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is RequiredBoard of directors resolution only
Record dateThe record date for the interim dividend is 30 September each year. The record date for the year-end dividend is not disclosed.

The record date is the cutoff date for determining which persons listed in the shareholder register on that date are entitled to receive dividends.

Payout ratioAnnual dividend payout ratio Targeting 50% over the medium to long term (target) / Category Not disclosedThe percentage of earnings paid out as dividends.
Breakdown of Regular, Commemorative and Special DividendsBreakdown between ordinary, commemorative and special dividends: not disclosed
Dividend policy

The Company will continue to pay dividends while securing the retained earnings necessary for future business development and strengthening its management foundation. It will target an annual dividend payout ratio of 50% over the medium to long term, with DOE (dividend on equity ratio = total dividends / net assets) of 5% as a floor. Dividends will also be paid twice a year, as interim and year-end dividends.

Dividend per share
ItemDetails
Dividend per share45 yen → 65 yen(+44.4%)
Total Annual Dividends45 yen → 65 yen(+44.4%)
Previous-period results (per share)Interim 0 yen / End of period 40 yen / Annual 40 yen
Record dateThe record date for the interim dividend is 30 September each year. The record date for the year-end dividend is not disclosed.
Breakdown of Regular, Commemorative and Special DividendsBreakdown between ordinary, commemorative and special dividends: not disclosed
Payout ratioAnnual dividend payout ratio Targeting 50% over the medium to long term (target) / Category Not disclosed
Dividend policyThe Company will continue to pay dividends while securing the retained earnings necessary for future business development and strengthening its management foundation. It will target an annual dividend payout ratio of 50% over the medium to long term, with DOE (dividend on equity ratio = total dividends / net assets) of 5% as a floor. Dividends will also be paid twice a year, as interim and year-end dividends.
Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is RequiredBoard of directors resolution only
Fiscal Period CoveredFiscal year ending March 2027
Items this document does not state (3)
Total dividendsEffective dateSource of dividends

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The reasons the company gives

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The Company determined that it has sufficient capacity to further enhance shareholder returns even while executing its growth investments as planned. The changes are also intended to improve capital efficiency and enhance predictability for shareholders, and to introduce interim dividends in connection with the change to the dividend policy.

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