Notice Regarding Revision of Earnings Guidance and Year-End Dividend Forecast (Dividend Increase)

Revision of Earnings Guidance

Shikoku Electric Industry Co., Ltd. has revised upward its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026. Net sales are expected to be 99,400 million yen (down 0.6% compared to previous forecast), operating income 8,800 million yen (up 10.0%), ordinary income 9,300 million yen (up 9.4%), and net income attributable to owners of parent 7,500 million yen (up 25.0%). Notably, the significant increase in net income is due to the recognition of special gains from securities sales. Net income per share is projected at 158.50 yen, significantly exceeding the previous forecast. Note that a stock split of one share into three was implemented on October 1, 2024, and the figures reflect this adjustment.

Revision of Year-End Dividend Forecast

Based on the capital policy aimed at improving ROE and in light of the upward revision of earnings guidance, the company has increased its year-end dividend forecast. The year-end dividend is now expected to be 45.00 yen (an increase of 5 yen from previous forecast), with the annual dividend forecast at 77.00 yen (also up 5 yen). This corresponds to a 12 yen increase compared to the post-split amount of the previous term, demonstrating the company’s commitment to strengthening shareholder returns.