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Dividends8388The Awa Bank,Ltd.Banks

Notice Regarding Changes to the Shareholder Return Policy

The target for shareholder returns has been changed from a total shareholder return ratio of 40% or more, combining dividends and share buybacks, to a dividend payout ratio of 40% or more. While aiming to increase dividends through earnings growth, the Company will implement share buybacks flexibly and in a timely manner, taking market conditions and other factors into account.

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Dividend per share

Fiscal 2026 (fiscal year ending March 2027)
Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is RequiredBoard of directors resolution only
Payout ratio40% or more of profit attributable to owners of the parent (before the change: shareholder return ratio) → 40% or more of profit attributable to owners of the parentThe percentage of earnings paid out as dividends.
Dividend policy

The company targets a payout ratio of at least 40% of net income attributable to owners of the parent and aims to increase the dividend per share through profit growth. Treasury share purchases will be conducted flexibly and opportunistically, taking into account improvements in capital efficiency and market conditions.

Dividend per share
ItemDetails
Payout ratio40% or more of profit attributable to owners of the parent (before the change: shareholder return ratio) → 40% or more of profit attributable to owners of the parent
Dividend policyThe company targets a payout ratio of at least 40% of net income attributable to owners of the parent and aims to increase the dividend per share through profit growth. Treasury share purchases will be conducted flexibly and opportunistically, taking into account improvements in capital efficiency and market conditions.
Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is RequiredBoard of directors resolution only
Fiscal Period CoveredFiscal 2026 (fiscal year ending March 2027)
Items this document does not state (8)
Dividend per shareTotal Annual DividendsPrevious-period results (per share)Total dividendsRecord dateEffective dateSource of dividendsBreakdown of Regular, Commemorative and Special Dividends

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The reasons the company gives

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To further enhance shareholder returns and increase corporate value while taking into account the balance between the allocation of capital to growth investments and maintaining a sound equity base.

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