Notice Regarding Upward Revision (Revised) of Management Indicator Targets in the Third Medium-Term Management Plan

Regarding the Upward Revision of Management Indicator Targets

The Dai-ichi Hokuetsu Financial Group, Inc. has upwardly revised (revised again) the management indicator targets for the final year of the Third Medium-Term Management Plan, fiscal 2026. The consolidated net income attributable to owners of parent was raised from 40 billion yen to 50 billion yen; the consolidated OHR is set to improve from the mid-54% range to the 50% range; and the consolidated ROE target was upgraded from 7.5% or higher to 8.7% or higher. These revisions are based on factors such as rising domestic market interest rates, the accumulation of risk assets due to changes in the fundamental internal rating methodology, and improvements in the securities portfolio.

Shareholder Return Policy and Future Outlook

The Company maintains its shareholder return policy of progressively increasing dividends per share in principle, targeting a payout ratio of about 40%. Further, treasury stock acquisitions will be conducted flexibly, considering overall operating performance and market conditions. Going forward, the Company will continue to focus on enhancing net income and aims to achieve an ROE of over 10% at the earliest possible timing.