Notice on Formulation of Medium-Term Management Plan and Change in Shareholder Return Policy

Overview of Medium-Term Management Plan

Sodick Co., Ltd. has formulated a commitment-based medium-term management plan covering four years from the fiscal year ending December 2026 to December 2029. The plan targets sales of 100 billion yen and operating income of 10 billion yen, setting financial indicator targets of PBR of 1.0x or more, ROE of 8% or more, and EPS of 130 yen or more. This aims to enhance the effectiveness of strategies and strengthen engagement with stakeholders. Specific initiatives will be announced separately after May 2026.

Change in Shareholder Return Policy

The shareholder return policy has been revised from the previous target of a minimum DOE of 2% and a total return ratio of 40% or more to a policy based on progressive dividends aiming for a total return ratio of 70% or more. For the fiscal year ending December 2026, a dividend of 35 yen per share, including a 50th anniversary commemorative dividend, is forecasted, and thereafter dividends will be maintained at or above this level as the base dividend. The company will implement proactive shareholder returns targeting a total return ratio of 70% or higher, calculated as the cumulative amount of dividends plus share buybacks divided by cumulative net income.