Notice of Revision to Dividend Forecast for Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 (Fiscal Year 81)

Dividend Policy and Revision Details

Asahipen Corporation reaffirmed that dividend policy is an important priority and that it will maintain stable dividends while taking into account business trends and payout ratio. For the fiscal year ending March 2027, having achieved consolidated net sales of 20 billion yen, the company will add a commemorative dividend of 10 yen per share to the year-end dividend, resulting in a year-end total of 40 yen (ordinary dividend of 30 yen plus commemorative dividend of 10 yen). The interim dividend remains 30 yen, and the annual dividend is expected to be 70 yen. The ordinary general meeting of shareholders is scheduled to be held in June 2027.

Impact on Shareholders and Outlook

This dividend revision is intended to strengthen returns to shareholders and incorporates a commemorative dividend based on the achievement of the final-year targets for the fiscal year ending March 2028 as of the announcement. Overall, while maintaining stable dividends, it indicates an increase in the annual dividend and a strengthening of shareholder returns. The exact implementation schedule for the dividend will be finalized subject to approval at the ordinary general meeting of shareholders.