Yakult Honsha Co.,Ltd.
Notice Regarding Revision of Dividend Forecast (Dividend Increase) Due to 90th Anniversary Commemorative Dividend, Resolution on Share Buyback, and Cancellation of Treasury Stock (Acquisition of Treasury Stock Based on Article 459, Paragraph 1 of the Companies Act and Cancellation of Treasury Stock Based on Article 178 of the Companies Act)
The year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 has been revised to 37 yen, consisting of an ordinary dividend of 33 yen plus a 4 yen commemorative dividend. The annual dividend forecast is increased to 70 yen. Treasury stock acquisition will be made for up to 7,500,000 shares (2.56%) with an upper limit of 15 billion yen, and 23,700,000 shares (8.08%) are planned for cancellation.
Key Figures
- Year-end Dividend Forecast: 37 yen (Ordinary dividend 33 yen + Commemorative dividend 4 yen)
- Annual Dividend Forecast: 70 yen (Previous period actual 64 yen)
- Treasury Stock Acquisition Upper Limit: 7,500,000 shares (2.56% of shares outstanding) / 15 billion yen
- Number of Treasury Shares to be Cancelled: 23,700,000 shares (8.08% of shares outstanding)
- Scheduled Treasury Stock Cancellation Dates: February 27, 2026 (currently held shares), June 30, 2026 (acquired shares)
AI要約
Regarding the Revision of Dividend Forecast
Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. revised the year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 to 37 yen, comprising an ordinary dividend of 33 yen and a commemorative dividend of 4 yen, to celebrate its 90th anniversary. This brings the annual dividend forecast to 70 yen, an increase from the previous year’s actual dividend of 64 yen. While maintaining its shareholder return policy focused on progressive dividends and continuous increases, the commemorative dividend is implemented separately.
Regarding the Share Buyback and Cancellation
A resolution was made to acquire treasury stock with the aim of improving capital efficiency and strengthening shareholder returns. The acquisition target is common stock, with an upper limit of 7,500,000 shares (2.56% of the total outstanding shares), a maximum acquisition amount of 15 billion yen, and an acquisition period from February 12 to June 18, 2026. Furthermore, 23,700,000 shares (8.08%) of treasury stock currently held will be cancelled on February 27, 2026, with the acquired shares planned for cancellation on June 30, 2026. These measures aim to enhance capital efficiency and further increase shareholder value.
