Notice Regarding Implementation of Interim Dividend

Overview of Interim Dividend Implementation

Sapporo Holdings Limited resolved at its Board of Directors meeting to implement an interim dividend from the fiscal year ending December 2026 to strengthen returns to shareholders. Consequently, the dividend payment frequency will change from once a year at fiscal year-end to twice a year, comprising an interim dividend and a year-end dividend. The record date for the interim dividend is set as June 30 each year, and the dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is 20.00 yen for the interim dividend and 20.00 yen for the year-end dividend, totaling 40.00 yen (each amount converts to 100.00 yen before the stock split for a total of 200.00 yen).

Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook

A 5-for-1 stock split of common shares was executed on January 1, 2026, and dividend amounts are stated on a pre-stock split basis. The interim dividend will be paid to shareholders listed in the shareholder registry as of June 30, 2026, with payment start date and dividend amount to be formally determined at the Board of Directors meeting following the interim results. The year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending December 2025 will be decided at the annual general meeting of shareholders on March 27, 2026. The introduction of the interim dividend is expected to increase opportunities for shareholder returns.