Notice Regarding Appropriation of Surplus (Interim Dividend)

Overview of the Dividend

At the board of directors meeting held on October 30, 2026, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of 12 yen per share with the record date at the end of the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027. The total dividend amount is 1,593 million yen, and the source of the dividend is retained earnings. The record date and the effective date align with the publication date, and the dividend will be paid on December 4, 2026. The Company will continue its medium- to long-term shareholder return policy combining interim and year-end dividends.

Shareholder Return Policy and Outlook

The Company aims to maintain financial soundness while targeting a consolidated total shareholder return ratio of 50% or more, and has been implementing interim and year-end dividends since the fiscal year ended March 2026. The Company will continue this policy in the fiscal year ending March 2027 to enhance opportunities to return profits to shareholders. The annual dividend breakdown is assumed to be 12 yen at the end of the second quarter and 12 yen at year-end, resulting in an annual payout of 24 yen.