Notice Regarding Dividend of Surplus

Dividend Overview

Zojirushi Corporation resolved at the Board of Directors meeting held on January 13, 2026, a dividend of surplus with the record date as November 20, 2025. The dividend per share is 52 yen (ordinary dividend 20 yen, special dividend 32 yen), amounting to a total dividend of 3,301 million yen. This represents a substantial increase from the previous term’s 23 yen per share and total dividends of 1,508 million yen. The source of dividends is retained earnings, and the effective date is scheduled for February 20, 2026.

General Meeting of Shareholders and Future Outlook

This dividend is set to be formally approved at the 81st Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled on February 19, 2026. The breakdown of the annual dividend shows an interim dividend for the fiscal year ending November 2025 of 30 yen (ordinary dividend 20 yen, special dividend 10 yen) and a year-end dividend of 52 yen (ordinary dividend 20 yen, special dividend 32 yen), totaling 82 yen for the full year (ordinary dividend 40 yen, special dividend 42 yen). The forecast for the next fiscal year is an annual dividend of 46 yen (ordinary dividend 23 yen, year-end dividend 23 yen).