Kokuyo Co., Ltd.
Notice Regarding Dividend of Surplus (Dividend Increase) for the Fiscal Year Ending December 2025
The year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending December 2025 will be increased to 13.00 yen per share, resulting in an annual dividend of 24.50 yen and a payout ratio of 50.7%. The total dividend amounts to 5,599 million yen, and the effective date is March 30, 2026.
Key Figures
- Year-End Dividend: 13.00 yen (Fiscal Year Ending December 2025)
- Total Annual Dividend: 24.50 yen (Fiscal Year Ending December 2025)
- Total Dividend Amount: 5,599 million yen (Fiscal Year Ending December 2025)
AI要約
Overview of Dividend
Kokuyo Co., Ltd. resolved at the Board of Directors meeting on February 13, 2026, to increase the year-end dividend for the record date of December 31, 2025, to 13.00 yen per share. This results in an annual dividend of 24.50 yen and a total dividend amount of 5,599 million yen. The dividend source is retained earnings, and the effective date is March 30, 2026. Note that a 4-for-1 stock split was implemented on July 1, 2025, and the dividend amount takes into account the post-split number of shares.
Shareholder Return Policy and Future Outlook
Under its fourth medium-term management plan, the company’s basic policy on shareholder returns is a progressive dividend with annual dividends not falling below the previous year and a consolidated payout ratio of 50%. This dividend increase aligns with that policy, bringing the annual dividend to 24.50 yen and the payout ratio to 50.7%. For current business performance trends, please refer to the financial summary for the fiscal year ending December 2025 released on the same day.
