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Autobacs Seven Co., Ltd.'s 2024 financial results do not disclose specific revenue or net income figures; however, domestic store sales increased by 5.4% YoY, indicating steady performance. Service and accessory sales remain strong, and the company aims for continued business expansion.

Japan Tobacco Inc. has decided to dispose of approximately 97,000 shares of treasury stock at 6,025 yen per share under the restricted share reward system, aiming to enhance corporate value and shareholder value sharing.

Nitto Boseki will implement a stock split (dividing 1 share into 5 shares) on June 30, 2026, increasing the number of issued shares from 37,723,012 to 188,615,060 shares. The total authorized shares in the articles of incorporation will also be revised to 600 million, and the dividend forecast has been revised.

Nanto Bank announced a revision of the numerical targets in its medium-term management plan on May 20, 2026. The revision included adjustments to ROE and dividend payout ratio targets, outlining future management policies.

Expected to receive approximately 74.4 billion yen in dividends from consolidated subsidiaries, to be recorded as extraordinary income in the standalone financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 2026. It is not expected to have a significant impact on consolidated performance.

For the fiscal year ending March 2026, net sales increased by 8.9% year-over-year to ¥78,781 million, operating income rose by 5.6% to ¥18,598 million, and net income attributable to owners of the parent increased by 3.6% to ¥12,557 million, achieving record highs. Sales reached an all-time high, maintaining a steady performance this term.

Kotobuki Spirits has passed a resolution to partially amend its Articles of Incorporation, aiming to improve flexibility in dividend distribution and capital policies. The approval is scheduled at the shareholders' meeting on June 25, 2026.

Kotobuki Spirits achieved a record high in full-year performance for 2026 with net sales of 78,781 million yen (up 8.9% YoY) and net income attributable to shareholders of 13,810 million yen (up 10.0% YoY). Segment-wise also performed strongly, and the outlook for the current period anticipates continued revenue and profit growth.

Kotobuki Spirits' consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026 show record highs with sales of 7.878 billion yen (YoY +8.9%), operating income of 1.860 billion yen ( +5.6%), and net income of 1.256 billion yen ( +3.6%). Segment-wise performance is also strong, with ongoing efforts to achieve further growth based on the medium-term management plan "Value Up...

The tender offer for Japan Dry Chemical's shares has been launched by T.C.G2511, with the purchase period from May 14 to June 29, 2026, and a purchase price of 3,730 yen per share. The expected number of shares to be acquired is approximately 22,403,872, as part of a significant corporate restructuring aimed at becoming a wholly owned subsidiary.

Recommend the tender offer for Nippon DryChemicals shares by TCG2511 Corporation. Purchase price is 3,730 yen per common share, minimum planned shares to acquire are 13,465,700 shares, with a total purchase amount of approximately 83.6 billion yen. The purchase period begins from May 14, 2026.

Autobacs Seven recorded a 1.6% YoY increase in domestic same-store sales for April 2024, with maintenance products such as tires and oils, as well as used car sales, performing strongly.