Notice Regarding Dividend of Surplus (Interim Dividend) and Revision of Year-end Dividend Forecast (Increase) and Share Buyback

Overview of Dividends and Share Buyback

Nitto Denko Corporation, based on the financial strategy and capital policy of the mid-term management plan Nitto RISE 2028, will enhance shareholder returns and improve ROE by revising the year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 upward and executing a share buyback. The interim dividend is 36.0 yen, the year-end dividend forecast is 36.0 yen, and the annual dividend is 72.0 yen. The share buyback has an upper limit of 17,000,000 shares, a maximum acquisition amount of 50,000 million yen, and an acquisition period from 2026-11-04 to 2027-03-24. Additionally, 15,472,050 shares of treasury stock were cancelled as of 2026-10-20.

Impact on Shareholders and Financial Strategy

The dividend increase and share buyback are part of a policy aimed at improving capital efficiency through appropriate optimization of cash on hand and shareholder equity efficiency. The dividend increase strengthens shareholder returns, and the share buyback also contributes to anti-dilution measures. Specific amounts are stated as upper limits and will be decided comprehensively taking into account the financial condition and share price levels.