PR TIMES Corporation
Notice Regarding Change to Dividend Policy, Establishment of Capital Allocation Policy and Revision of Dividend Forecast (Increase)
Resolved to raise the dividend policy DOE standard to 9% or higher and adopt a progressive dividend as a principle. Revised the annual dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending February 2027 to 74 yen 30 sen, and will introduce an interim dividend from the fiscal year ending February 2028. Set an M&A and strategic investment framework of 4,500 million yen through the end of fiscal 2030 and plan to return at least 50% of unused amounts as special dividends. Emphasized balancing growth investment and shareholder returns. Also records withdrawal from the Jooto business.
Key Figures
- Annual Dividend Forecast: 74 yen 30 sen
- DOE Standard: 9% or higher
- M&A and Strategic Investment Framework: 45 hundred million yen
AI要約
Change to Capital Allocation and Dividend Policy
At the board meeting held on October 14, 2026, a change to the capital allocation and dividend policy was resolved. The DOE standard for ordinary dividends was raised from 2% or higher to 9% or higher, and a progressive dividend is to be adopted in principle. The annual dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending February 2027 was revised from 16 yen 80 sen to 74 yen 30 sen, and an interim dividend will be introduced from the fiscal year ending February 2028.
Balancing Shareholder Returns and Growth Investment
A policy was established to return at least 50% of unused amounts from this investment framework as special dividends by the end of fiscal 2030. The 45 hundred million yen M&A and strategic investment framework is intended to capture business growth opportunities, emphasizing a balance between shareholder returns and growth investment. The decision to withdraw from the Jooto business is also reflected as a lesson learned.
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