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Notice Regarding Changes to the Shareholder Return Policy (Review of Dividend Policy and Introduction of DOE Metric)

The company shifted the focus of shareholder returns from a combination of dividends and share repurchases to dividends, and set the target for the consolidated payout ratio at up to 100%. In addition, it introduced DOE of 5.0% as the minimum dividend metric and plans to progressively cancel treasury shares after acquiring them.

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Dividend per share

Dividend for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026 and dividend for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2027
Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is RequiredBoard of Directors resolution only
Payout ratioConsolidated Up to 100%The percentage of earnings paid out as dividends.
Dividend policy

Dividends will be funded from 100% of standalone net income, with the target for the consolidated payout ratio set at up to 100%. DOE (dividend on equity attributable to owners of the parent) will be set at 5.0% as the minimum dividend metric. No target will be set for the total payout ratio, and the payout ratio (up to 100%) will form the basis of shareholder returns.

Dividend per share
ItemDetails
Payout ratioConsolidated Up to 100%
Dividend policyDividends will be funded from 100% of standalone net income, with the target for the consolidated payout ratio set at up to 100%. DOE (dividend on equity attributable to owners of the parent) will be set at 5.0% as the minimum dividend metric. No target will be set for the total payout ratio, and the payout ratio (up to 100%) will form the basis of shareholder returns.
Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is RequiredBoard of Directors resolution only
Fiscal Period CoveredDividend for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026 and dividend for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2027
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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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To clarify its approach to shareholder returns, enhance shareholder predictability and demonstrate its emphasis on capital efficiency.

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Notice Regarding Changes to the Shareholder Return Policy (Review of Dividend Policy and Introduction of DOE Metric) | GMO internet group,Inc. (9449) timely disclosure | Komori