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Notice Regarding Dividends from Surplus and Revisions to the Dividend Forecast

The interim dividend with a record date of 30 September 2026 was set at ¥205 per share. In addition, the forecasts for the third-quarter-end and year-end dividends for the fiscal year ending March 2027 were each raised to ¥205 per share, bringing the forecast annual dividend to ¥815 per share.

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Dividend per share

Fiscal year ending March 2027
815YenRevised annual dividend per sharePrevious forecast ¥800, change ¥+15(+1.9%)
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¥¥200→¥205+2.5%
Total dividendsTotal amount payable to all shareholders¥8,125 million→¥8,996 million
Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is RequiredBoard resolution only
Record date30 September 2026
Effective date11 December 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.
Breakdown of Regular, Commemorative and Special DividendsOrdinary dividend only (no commemorative or special dividend component)
Dividend policy

Aim for stable dividends while also taking external conditions into account.

Dividend per share
ItemDetails
Dividend per share¥200 → ¥205(+2.5%)
Total Annual Dividends¥800 → ¥815(+1.9%)
Previous-period results (per share)Interim ¥185 / End of period ¥195 / Annual ¥751
Total dividends¥8,125 million → ¥8,996 million
Record date30 September 2026
Effective date11 December 2026
Source of dividendsRetained earnings
Breakdown of Regular, Commemorative and Special DividendsOrdinary dividend only (no commemorative or special dividend component)
Dividend policyAim for stable dividends while also taking external conditions into account.
Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is RequiredBoard resolution only
Fiscal Period CoveredFiscal year ending March 2027
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Payout ratio

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This was due to the Company's policy of treating shareholder returns as an important priority and aiming for stable dividends, as well as the strong performance and the consideration given to business performance and future business development in setting the third-quarter-end and year-end dividends.

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