Notice Regarding Revision of Dividend Forecast (Increase) for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026

Reason for Revision of Dividend Forecast

Based on the changes in the basic policy on capital strategy and shareholder returns announced on April 10, 2024, the Company is promoting future growth investments alongside proactive shareholder returns. The Medium-Term Management Plan (fiscal years ending March 2026 to March 2030) sets a policy to return to shareholders the larger amount of either a 6% Dividend on Equity (DOE) or a total return ratio of 80% or more. In line with this, the year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 has been revised upward by 25 yen from the previous forecast to 78 yen per share.

Details and Comparison of Dividend Revision

Including the second quarter dividend actual of 44 yen, the annual dividend forecast is 122 yen, comprising a year-end dividend of 78 yen. This represents a significant increase from the previous annual forecast of 97 yen and surpasses the prior fiscal year’s actual of 96 yen. This clearly demonstrates the Company’s commitment to strengthening shareholder returns.