Notice Regarding Dividend of Surplus (Dividend Increase) for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 and Dividend Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027

Overview of Dividends

Chudenko Corporation has resolved to increase the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 to 70 yen, setting the annual dividend at 135 yen. This is a 5 yen increase from the recent dividend forecast and a 15 yen increase compared to the previous fiscal year's annual dividend of 120 yen. The total dividends amount to 3,705 million yen and will be paid out from retained earnings. The dividend policy emphasizes stable payouts targeting a DOE (consolidated shareholders' equity dividend ratio) of 3.0%.

Dividend Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 and Future Outlook

The annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is forecasted to be 140 yen (70 yen interim dividend and 70 yen year-end dividend), reflecting an expected increase of 5 yen from the fiscal year ending March 2026. The year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 will become effective on June 25, 2026, pending approval at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on June 24. Future dividends will be determined by considering business performance and management environment, aiming for sustainable and stable shareholder returns.