【Lester】Increase in Dividend to 68 Yen | May 2026

Dividend Decision and Basic Policy

Lester has decided to pay a final dividend of 68 yen per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026, totaling 1,912 million yen. The company's medium-term management plan emphasizes stable shareholder returns and increased dividends as its basic policy, with dividends paid from retained earnings. The dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2025 was 60 yen, but this has been increased by 8 yen this time. The effective date of the dividend is June 12, 2026.

Shareholder Return Strategy and Future Outlook

As part of its shareholder return policy, Lester is promoting both stable dividend increases and share buybacks. During the period of its medium-term management plan, the company aims for a consolidated return on equity (DOE) of 4% or more, balancing financial health and growth investments. Moving forward, it intends to continue increasing dividends and enhancing shareholder value through capital policies.