Notice Regarding Revision of the Dividend Forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 (56th term)

Section Heading

This IR memo discloses revisions to the dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026. The body describes the new policy for dividend amounts and reasons for mid-term reassessment, and it suggests that changes to payout ratio and shareholder returns policy may be under consideration. As for market impact, a revision in shareholder returns is expected to influence stock price, and attention will focus on the timing of an official decision on future dividend policy. Note that specific numerical values in the body are unknown.

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This item may include information regarding impacts on shareholders and future cash flow plans. The background to the dividend revision could include improvements in financial condition, revision of capital policy, and adjustments to future capital expenditure plans. Investors should await the forthcoming disclosures and the final amount of dividends.