Maruzen Co., Ltd.
Notice Regarding Dividend of Surplus for the Fiscal Year Ending February 2026 (65th Term)
The year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending February 2026 will be increased by 10 yen from 60 yen to 70 yen per share, making the annual dividend 125 yen. The total dividend amount is 1,140 million yen, and the effective date is May 28, 2026.
Key Figures
- Year-end Dividend: 70 yen 00 sen (10 yen increase)
- Total Dividend Amount: 1,140 million yen
- Annual Dividend: 125 yen (including interim dividend of 55 yen)
AI要約
Dividend Overview
Maruzen Co., Ltd. has decided to increase the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending February 2026 by 10 yen per share from 60 yen to 70 yen. This brings the total annual dividend to 125 yen, including the interim dividend of 55 yen. The total dividend amount is 1,140 million yen, with an effective date of May 28, 2026. The source of the dividends is appropriated from retained earnings.
Reason for Dividend Increase and Outlook
Although net income for this term included increased personnel expenses due to human capital investment, it exceeded the initial plan owing to price increases of products and gross profit improvement initiatives in the sales department. The company regards shareholder returns as an important issue and aims for a consolidated payout ratio of around 40%. The increase in the year-end dividend is part of the company's profit return to shareholders and will be proposed at the 65th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for May 2026.
