Notice Regarding Dividend of Surplus (Dividend Increase)

Overview of Dividends

Aisan Industry Co., Ltd. resolved at its Board of Directors meeting on April 27, 2026, a dividend of surplus with the record date set at March 31, 2026. The year-end dividend was set at 43 yen per share, representing an increase of 3 yen from the latest dividend forecast. The total dividend payment amounts to approximately 2,452.21 million yen, funded from retained earnings. This results in an annual dividend of 80 yen per share, including the interim dividend of 37 yen.

Reason for Dividend Increase and Future Policy

Based on the shareholder return policy announced on April 26, 2023, the Company aims for a consolidated payout ratio of over 35% in its medium-term management plan covering 2025 to 2027, with a fundamental policy of stable and continuous dividends. For the fiscal year ending March 2026, due to a temporary increase in profit resulting in higher net income, the Company decided to allocate part of this to shareholder returns through a dividend increase. The annual dividend is forecasted to remain at 80 yen for the next fiscal year as well.