Suruga Bank revised its first-half ordinary profit forecast upward by 36% and achieved a record high for the first time in 9 fiscal periods. The full-year forecast was also increased, and the dividend is expected to rise by ¥20 per share, according to reports.
According to its announcement, Suruga Bank substantially revised its first-half ordinary profit forecast upward from the previous forecast. As a result, the company secured a record profit for the first time in 9 fiscal periods.
The full-year outlook released on the same day was also increased, raising the expected level of annual profit. In addition, the company plans to increase the dividend by ¥20 per share from the next fiscal year onward. This was reported as a breaking development related to the company's earnings.