Notice of Revision of Earnings Forecast and Dividend Forecast

Revision of earnings forecast

This document centers on revisions to the earnings forecast and dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending August 2026, noting that the outlooks for sales, operating profit, and net income have been adjusted against the backdrop of continued AI and cloud-related investments. Section-by-section contributions and assumed values are presented in tabular form in the main body, and factors of increase or decrease from previous forecasts are explained.

Revision of dividend policy

Dividend forecasts have also been revised, with specific values such as the year-end dividend likely listed in the numerical table in the main text. The document implies a change in shareholder returns policy and references target payout ratios for the future.