Notice Regarding Dividend of Surplus (17 Consecutive Years of Dividend Increases)

Details of the Dividend

The year-end dividend as of the record date March 31, 2026, was determined to be 13.75 yen per share. Combined with the interim dividend of 9 yen per share as of September 30, 2025, the total annual dividend amounts to 22.75 yen, representing a 0.75 yen (3.4%) increase compared to the previous fiscal year. This marks the continuation of 17 consecutive years of dividend increases. The dividend source is retained earnings, and the effective date of the year-end dividend is June 1, 2026.

Background of Dividend Increase and Shareholder Return Policy

The Company positions stable and appropriate profit returns to shareholders as a key management priority, balancing this with adequate internal reserves to enhance competitiveness and profitability. In the consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026, group consolidated sales increased for the 14th consecutive period, ordinary income rose for the 17th consecutive period, hitting a record high, demonstrating solid performance. Based on this, the company judged that higher profit returns are feasible and decided to raise the combined interim and year-end dividend by 0.75 yen from the previous period. The current dividend level remains unchanged from the dividend forecast announced on February 20, 2026.