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Dividend6861KEYENCE CORPORATIONElectrical Equipment and Precision Instruments

Notice Regarding the Distribution of Surplus (Interim Dividend) and Revision to the Year-End Dividend Forecast

The interim dividend was increased from ¥275 to ¥325 per share. In addition, based on the stock split, the forecast year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2027 was raised from ¥275 to ¥325 on a pre-split basis, and the annual dividend forecast was revised from ¥550 to ¥650.

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Dividend per share

Fiscal year ending March 2027
650YenRevised annual dividend per sharePrevious forecast ¥550, change ¥+100(+18.2%)
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.

Dividend per share¥¥275→¥325+18.2%
Total dividendsTotal amount payable to all shareholders¥66,694 million→¥78,820 million
Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is RequiredBoard of directors resolution only
Record date20 September 2026
Effective date26 November 2026

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

Source of dividendsRetained earningsThe source of dividend payments. Depending on the type of surplus, the dividend may be paid from earned profits or may be closer to a return of capital.
Dividend policy

Our basic policy is to continue paying stable dividends while securing the retained earnings necessary for future business development and strengthening our management base.

Dividend per share
ItemDetails
Dividend per share¥275 → ¥325(+18.2%)
Total Annual Dividends¥550 (pre-stock-split equivalent) → ¥650 (pre-stock-split equivalent)(+18.2%)
Previous-period results (per share)Interim ¥275 / End of period ¥275 / Annual ¥550
Total dividends¥66,694 million → ¥78,820 million
Record date20 September 2026
Effective date26 November 2026
Source of dividendsRetained earnings
Dividend policyOur basic policy is to continue paying stable dividends while securing the retained earnings necessary for future business development and strengthening our management base.
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 (2)
Breakdown of Regular, Commemorative and Special DividendsPayout ratio

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The reasons the company gives

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This followed a comprehensive assessment of business performance, financial condition and other factors, under the basic policy of maintaining stable dividends while securing retained earnings necessary for future business development and strengthening the Company's management foundation.

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