Notice Regarding Surplus Dividend (Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 Year-End Dividend and Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 Interim Dividend)

Overview of Dividend

Sojitz Corporation has resolved a year-end dividend of 82.50 yen per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026, amounting to a total dividend of 17,271 million yen. This represents an increase from the previous term's 75.00 yen per share and 15,911 million yen. Additionally, the interim dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2027 has been set at 90.00 yen per share, with a total dividend amount of 18,841 million yen, marking a year-over-year increase. The annual dividend forecast is 180.00 yen per share (90.00 yen interim, 90.00 yen year-end), planned up from 165.00 yen in the previous term.

Dividend Policy and Future Outlook

The company, based on its 'Medium-Term Management Plan 2026', aims for stable and continuous dividends, adopting a progressive dividend policy with a basic target shareholder equity DOE of 4.5%. This dividend resolution aligns with that policy, and announcements of year-end and interim dividends will continue to be provided simultaneously. Dividend funds are allocated from retained earnings, reflecting a stance that emphasizes shareholder returns.