TOPPAN Holdings will split 1 share into 2, with a record date of 30 September 2026. The comparison with DNP focuses on the minimum investment amount after the split and differences in projected dividends, as well as the companies’ performance and outlook for growth sectors.
TOPPAN Holdings split 1 share into 2, with 30 September 2026 as the record date. Assuming the share price remains at its current level, the split will halve the investment amount after the split, while the eligibility requirements for shareholder benefits will continue to be affected by adjustments to the required number of shares.
In conjunction with the split, TOPPAN was compared with DNP, a company of similar scale, highlighting differences in minimum investment amounts, dividends and investment in growth sectors. On 14 October, TOPPAN’s share price was ¥2,356.5 and DNP’s was ¥2,836.5, making the minimum investment amounts for 100 shares approximately ¥240,000 and ¥280,000, respectively.
For the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027, TOPPAN reported revenue of ¥457.3 billion, up 15.0% year on year, and operating profit of ¥20.0 billion, up 47.9%. The Information & Communication business, including semiconductor-related products, high-performance products and DX support, drove the results.
For the full year, TOPPAN forecasts revenue of ¥1.925 trillion, up 6.6% from the previous fiscal year, and operating profit of ¥80 billion, up 19.2%. DNP reported first-quarter revenue of ¥372.9 billion and operating profit of ¥27.9 billion, and forecasts full-year revenue of ¥1.53 trillion and operating profit of ¥108 billion.