After the market close on 28 September, NSD raised its ordinary profit forecast for the current fiscal year from the previous forecast of ¥19.7 billion to ¥20.4 billion, projected an increase of approximately ¥9.1 billion for the first half, and raised its year-end dividend from ¥97 to ¥100.
NSD raised its consolidated ordinary profit forecast for the current fiscal year by 3.6%, from the previous forecast of ¥19.7 billion to ¥20.4 billion. The projected increase remains 5.6%, while the record-profit forecast has been raised further.
At the same time, it raised its consolidated ordinary profit forecast for the April–September period from ¥8.5 billion to ¥9.0 billion. Profit is expected to increase year on year, updating the forecast for record first-half profit.
The year-end dividend, paid in a single payment, was revised up from the previous plan of ¥97 to ¥100. The previous year's dividend was ¥96.