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Notice Regarding Changes to the Shareholder Return Policy

The guideline for the dividend payout ratio has been raised from 30% to 35%, and the policy has been changed to increase dividends progressively. For the fiscal year ending March 2027, the Company also forecasts interim and year-end dividends of ¥19 each, for an annual dividend of ¥38.

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Dividend per share

Fiscal year ending March 2027
38YenDividend per share for this transactionPrior-year result ¥29, change ¥+9(+31.0%)
Previous-period resultsCurrent

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
Payout ratio35% guideline (consolidated/standalone: not disclosed)The percentage of earnings paid out as dividends.
Dividend policy

While making progressive dividends the basic policy, the Company will target a dividend payout ratio of 35% of net income attributable to owners of the parent and will achieve dividend increases through earnings growth. In addition, the Company will enhance shareholder returns through flexible share repurchases.

Dividend per share
ItemDetails
Total Annual DividendsNot disclosed → ¥38(Approximately 31.0% increase)
Previous-period results (per share)Interim ¥13 / End of period ¥16 / Annual ¥29
Payout ratio35% guideline (consolidated/standalone: not disclosed)
Dividend policyWhile making progressive dividends the basic policy, the Company will target a dividend payout ratio of 35% of net income attributable to owners of the parent and will achieve dividend increases through earnings growth. In addition, the Company will enhance shareholder returns through flexible share repurchases.
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 (6)
Dividend per shareTotal dividendsRecord dateEffective dateSource of dividendsBreakdown of Regular, Commemorative and Special Dividends

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To further enhance returns to shareholders, the guideline for the dividend payout ratio will be raised from 30% to 35%, and progressive dividends will be introduced. Share repurchases will be conducted flexibly based on capital management, taking into account market conditions, earnings outlook and other factors.

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